About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering — Aerospace & Defense.

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

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What You’ll Do

This confidential client is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer I to support the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team in planning and executing integration and verification test events for defense and aerospace systems. You will work hands-on with electronic hardware and test equipment, collect and analyze telemetry and instrumentation data, and help validate system-level performance during lab and field tests.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing integration and verification test events
• Troubleshoot electronic hardware and instrument setups using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and other lab equipment
• Collect, instrument, and analyze telemetry and test data; apply scripting or automation to streamline collection and processing
• Use tools such as MATLAB, Python, and Microsoft Office to analyze data and produce test reports
• Integrate software routines with hardware testbeds when required (C/C++/C# exposure preferred)
• Contribute to test documentation: interface control documents, test procedures, and data summaries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve integration issues

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) completed by the start date
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronics in academic, internship, or lab settings, including use of commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
• Experience using tools such as Microsoft Office, MATLAB, or Python for data analysis and automation
• U.S. citizenship is required; candidates must hold an active and transferable U.S. government security clearance prior to start or be eligible to obtain an interim clearance

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with coursework in RF electronics
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols
• Experience integrating software with hardware (C/C++/C#)
• Experience with telemetry systems, real-time monitoring, and large data set instrumentation
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or related engineering test environments

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 per year (good-faith estimate covering all experience levels)
• Role type: Onsite, full-time — contractor employment option indicated in source posting
• Benefits (may vary by business unit): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and employee development programs
• Relocation eligibility may apply

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Location & Work Type

• Primary location: Concord, MA (onsite). This role will primarily work onsite at client facilities.
• Candidates should expect select in-person steps during the interview process.
• This position requires U.S. work authorization and security clearance eligibility.

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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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