About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer I to join their onsite manufacturing and test team in Forest, MS. This role supports production and test activities for complex electronic systems used in defense and communications applications. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Location: Forest, MS (Onsite)
• Employment type: Full time / Contractor
• Clearance: Active DoD Secret required (or ability to maintain/obtain)

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What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain detailed test procedures for electronic assemblies, modules, and systems.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve test failures in both hardware and test environments.
• Maintain Special Test Equipment (STE) and recommend replacement equipment for obsolete systems.
• Train technicians and entry-level test engineers on test procedures and troubleshooting steps.
• Convert complex technical information into clear, concise, and visually engaging presentations.
• Support and improve automated test systems and test data workflows.
• Travel as required to support manufacturing or field test activities.

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Qualifications — Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM discipline by the start date.
• Practical experience using standard electronic test procedures and test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electronic test failures and test environment issues.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret).

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Qualifications — Preferred

• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience with defense/aerospace companies.
• Experience interpreting product specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Experience with optical fiber communications, RF network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Familiarity with modern Automated Test Systems for electronics and Linux-based test tools.
• Experience analyzing test data to determine whether hardware meets specification.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate covering all experience levels).
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, and other programs (eligibility depends on business unit and job classification).
• Confidential Client considers multiple factors when extending an offer, including experience, education, location, and skills.

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Additional Notes

• This is an onsite role; candidates should be prepared to work primarily at the Forest, MS facility.
• Candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in-person as part of a secure hiring process.
• Experience may be satisfied via coursework, projects, research, or on-the-job 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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