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Role Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer I to join an onsite engineering team in Tewksbury, MA. This role supports systems integration, testing, verification, and modeling for tactical systems in an aerospace & defense environment. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and meet U.S. government clearance requirements described below.

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What You’ll Do

• Support testing efforts by developing and executing test plans, procedures, integration activities, and verification documentation in simulated and physical test environments.
• Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system-level issues using detailed data analysis and debugging techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to predict system behavior and support verification and validation.
• Integrate hardware and software components into tactical systems and evaluate end-to-end functionality.
• Produce and maintain integration documentation, test reports, and communicate technical results to stakeholders and leadership.
• Perform statistical and numerical analysis of radar and system performance data to verify requirements.
• Decompose and track requirements across system architectures.
• Travel as needed (up to 10%) to support mission execution at local facilities, test sites, vendor sites, or customer locations.

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Minimum Qualifications (You Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM major completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated experience with systems software, systems hardware, requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test. Experience may be from on-the-job work, coursework, research, or projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain the required U.S. government security clearance before start (see Security & Eligibility below).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating technical documentation such as test plans, procedures, and technical reports.
• Experience in an integration lab, test facility, or field environment supporting requirements development, integration, or verification.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, or Cameo.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar programming languages.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate covering all experience levels; final offer factors include role responsibilities, experience, location, and skills).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) matching, FSA/HSA, paid time off, parental leave, and other programs depending on business unit and eligibility.
• Relocation eligibility may apply for qualified candidates.

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Security & Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the necessary security clearance.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, or the ability to obtain an interim clearance as indicated in the posting.
• Candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in person at client locations.

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Additional Details

• Location: Onsite in Tewksbury, MA (may also include nearby client facilities as needed).
• Travel: Up to approximately 10% (local facilities, test sites, vendor/customer locations).
• Employment Type: Full-time (standard onsite role).
• Application window: the client anticipates the posting to remain open approximately 40 days from the original posting date; this may change based on business need.

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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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