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, 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 entry-level Systems Engineer I will join the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team to plan and execute integration and verification test events for mission-critical systems. You will:

• Support planning, setup, execution, and data collection for integration and verification test events onsite in Tewksbury, MA.
• Troubleshoot electronics and instrumentation during lab and field test events.
• Use commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, telemetry capture systems) to diagnose and log system behavior.
• Analyze test data using tools such as MATLAB or Python and help automate data collection or reporting.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate software and hardware components and validate interfaces.
• Follow established interface control documentation and contribute to test procedures, test reports, and lessons learned.

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Location & Work Type

This role is onsite in Tewksbury, MA. Onsite presence is required for hands-on integration and test activities.

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Minimum Qualifications (You Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) completed by start date.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronic systems in academic, internship, or project settings.
• Familiarity with common electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, telemetry capture tools, etc.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and tools such as MATLAB or Python for data analysis and basic automation.
• Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government security clearance and eligibility for DoD Secret. U.S. citizenship is required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, with coursework or experience in RF electronics.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols.
• Familiarity integrating software routines with hardware; experience with C, C++, or C# a plus.
• Experience capturing and analyzing telemetry or real-time data streams.
• Experience scripting or automating data collection and large data-set processing.

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What We Offer

• Work on advanced aerospace and defense systems with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Competitive salary range and benefits package (see salary section below).
• Opportunities for professional development and relocation eligibility where applicable.
• A collaborative culture focused on trust, respect, accountability, and innovation.

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Compensation

The salary range for this role is $57,200 - $108,800 USD per year. This range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels; final pay will consider role, experience, location, education/training, and skills.

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Security & Hiring Notes

• U.S. citizenship is required due to national security requirements.
• Candidates must be able to obtain an interim U.S. government security clearance and meet eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance prior to or shortly after start, as applicable.
• As part of the hiring process, some interview steps may be required in-person at the client’s locations.

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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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