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, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

The Sustainment Engineer Associate supports aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair activities by assisting in evaluation of discrepant conditions, interpreting technical data, and developing basic engineering solutions under guidance from more experienced engineers. This entry-level mechanical/aerospace engineering role supports aircraft systems, structures, and installations in production, maintenance, and repair environments while you grow technical judgment and cross-functional coordination skills.

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What You’ll Do

• Apply critical thinking and engineering problem-solving to evaluate nonconforming conditions and recommend appropriate dispositions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, models, tolerances, and technical documentation to support MRB decision-making.
• Support cross-functional coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program teams to maintain production flow and sustainment activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting production and maintenance issues and with engineering documentation and technical communications.
• Support off-shift or overtime work as required to meet program schedules and delivery commitments.
• Navigate and work within aircraft hangars, flight lines, and manufacturing facilities; board and exit aircraft and maneuver in restricted areas (wings, fuselage compartments, fuel tanks) using appropriate safety gear.

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Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline — or completed a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, follow safety procedures, and work collaboratively across engineering and production teams.

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Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• This role requires on-site work in aircraft hangars, flight lines, and manufacturing facilities. You must be able to safely board and move within aircraft and confined areas using required safety equipment.
• Employment may be contingent on background checks and pre-employment substance testing where permitted by law.
• Some positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance; clearance eligibility may be limited to U.S. citizens.
• The Confidential Client is committed to maintaining a safe, nondiscriminatory workplace.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated base pay: $60,130 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• May require off-shift or overtime work to meet program and delivery schedules.

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Confidential Client

• This opportunity is with a confidential client in the Engineering industry. Careertakes is supporting this hiring process as an external recruiter. All official employer communications and the final employment relationship will be with the confidential client.

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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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