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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Systems Engineer I to join their Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team in Tewksbury, MA. This onsite role focuses on planning and executing integration and verification test events for complex systems in the aerospace & defense space. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and either hold an active, transferable U.S. government security clearance or be able to obtain an interim clearance prior to start.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks a motivated early-career engineer to support system integration and verification test campaigns. Responsibilities include:

• Plan, set up, and execute system integration and verification tests in lab and field environments
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, etc.)
• Collect, process and analyze test data; support automation and instrumentation tasks
• Assist in developing and refining system requirements, interface control documentation, and test procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve integration anomalies and implement corrective actions
• Support documentation of test results, lessons learned, and configuration control

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Location & Work Type

• Onsite — primary work location: Tewksbury, MA (work may also support nearby sites in the region as needed)
• This is a U.S.-based role; U.S. citizenship is required due to clearance eligibility

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or similar) completed by start date
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience from internships, coursework, research, or on-the-job training
• Familiarity with commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, multimeter, etc.)
• Exposure to systems requirements, system integration, systems testing, or systems hardware/software
• Ability to obtain or possess a DoD Secret security clearance (active/transferable preferred)

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong undergraduate-level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration
• Familiarity with C/C++/C# and scripting (MATLAB, Python) for data collection, analysis, and automation
• Experience reading electrical schematics and interface documentation; knowledge of communications protocols
• Experience with military platforms or defense industry practices is a plus
• Prior work in integration labs, test facilities, or field test support
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Cycle

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $57,200 — $108,800 USD per year
• Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and eligibility for incentive programs depending on business unit and role
• Relocation eligibility may apply

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Security & Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Candidates must have an active and transferable U.S. government security clearance or be able to obtain an interim clearance prior to start
• Specific clearance: DoD Clearance — Secret (or ability to obtain)

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Work on mission-driven aerospace and defense systems that impact national security
• Learn from experienced engineers in an environment that values trust, accountability, collaboration and innovation
• Early-career development programs, mentoring and hands-on test experience

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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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