About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team for our confidential client is looking for a motivated Systems Engineer I to support integration and verification test events. This is an entry-level, onsite role focused on missile defense and related lifecycle engineering activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute system integration and verification test events
• Support test setup, instrumentation, data capture, and troubleshooting during test execution
• Assist in the development and review of Technical Data Packages (drawings, parts lists, electrical schematics)
• Analyze test data and document results, issues, and recommended corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve integration issues
• Maintain test equipment, fixtures, and configuration documentation
• Participate in design reviews and provide testability feedback

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Qualifications — Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field completed by the start date
• Demonstrable experience from coursework, projects, internships, co-ops, or on-the-job work in system integration or testing
• Right to work in the U.S.; U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility

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Qualifications — Preferred

• Internship, co-op, or project-team experience in an engineering environment
• Familiarity with Technical Data Package components (drawings, parts lists, schematics)
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and present technical findings clearly

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Location & Clearance

• This is an onsite role supporting confidential client locations in Concord, MA (primary), with possible assignments in nearby MA/NH sites.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start, or the ability to obtain an interim clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD per year (good-faith estimate covering entry-level through higher experience within the role)
• Eligible applicants may receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, paid time off, parental leave, and other programs depending on business unit and employment status
• Relocation eligibility may apply

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Why Join Our Confidential Client

• Work on meaningful, high-impact programs in defense and aerospace engineering
• Gain hands-on systems integration and test experience with experienced engineering teams
• Grow your career through technical challenges, mentorship, and structured development

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time, onsite
• This role may require select interview steps to be conducted in-person at a client location
• Application window and hiring timelines may change based on business needs

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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