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The Role The Electrical Engineer I provides entry-level technical and engineering support services ... Support and Development * Support the analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of military ...

The Role The Electrical Engineer I provides entry-level technical and engineering support services ... Support and Development * Support the analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of military ...

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How much do entry level exploit development jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level exploit development in the United States is $24.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Exploit Development vs Entry Level Penetration Testing?

AspectEntry Level Exploit DevelopmentEntry Level Penetration Testing
CredentialsBasic knowledge of programming, networking, and security conceptsCertifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH often preferred
Work EnvironmentFocus on developing and testing exploits in controlled environmentsAssessing security vulnerabilities through simulated attacks
Industry UsageUsed by security researchers and exploit developersCommonly employed by security firms and internal security teams

While both roles require a strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, Entry Level Exploit Development focuses on creating and testing exploits, whereas Entry Level Penetration Testing involves evaluating security defenses through simulated attacks. Both careers are essential in cybersecurity but serve different purposes within security assessments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Exploit Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,911 per year, or $25 per hour.

Entry Level Electrical Engineer - San Diego CA

Veteran Jobs - 2023 Mar 01 - Veterans Resources

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

 ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Secret
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
<10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
No
Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet! At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the Defense and Space software industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
BAE Systems is looking for an entry-level/junior Hardware Engineer (< 1 year experience) to join our team beginning in Summer 2027.
The qualified candidate will work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Tasks may include building, testing, analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results, running through and updating test procedures and confirming results, documenting parts and part lists, researching hardware, ordering parts, and communicating with manufacturing, working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One:
Beyond exciting work, every new engineer will be part of our Year One (YO) program - a unique and tailored experience to support your new engineering career.
You will join other entry level hires in a curated YO program, in addition to your program team, creating strong connections with your peers and leadership as you develop and navigate your journey here at our company!
The Year One program consists of team bonding events, networking opportunities, training activities, self improvement modules, and more!
You will have a peer mentor to help guide you and provide support every step of the way.
You will have an experienced team fully dedicated to supporting you and your first steps in your engineering career.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
This position works a 9/80 schedule.