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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer I to support systems integration and verification test events. This is an onsite, entry-level engineering role based in Tewksbury, MA. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret security clearance (or the ability to obtain an interim clearance prior to start).

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What You’ll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute system integration and verification test events.
• Support test setup, instrumentation, and data collection during integration activities.
• Assist with test procedure development, test execution, and result documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot system issues.
• Help generate and interpret Technical Data Package materials (drawings, parts lists, electrical schematics) as required for test and integration tasks.
• Present findings and test results to engineering leads and stakeholders.

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline completed by the start date.
• Experience may be demonstrated via coursework, projects, internships, co-ops, or on-the-job experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required (role requires eligibility for U.S. government security clearance).
• Ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to the start date, and maintain required clearance status.

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Preferred qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project-team experience in a professional engineering environment.
• Familiarity with system integration and verification testing.
• Experience with aspects of Technical Data Packages (drawings, parts lists, electrical schematics) and generating/interpreting parts lists.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to work collaboratively across disciplines.

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Location & clearance requirements

• This is an onsite role based in Tewksbury, MA.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret) or ability to obtain an interim clearance prior to start is required.

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 - $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate across experience levels).
• Eligible employees may receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, employee development programs, and potential incentive compensation depending on role and business unit.
• Relocation eligibility may apply.

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Why join (Confidential Client)?

• Work on complex, mission-focused engineering problems in a collaborative environment.
• Early-career development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and hands-on experience with integration and test activities.
• Values-driven culture emphasizing trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

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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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