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, in the Engineering industry.

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

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level sustainment role supports aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair by assisting more senior engineers. You'll apply core mechanical/aerospace engineering principles to aircraft systems, structures, and installations within production, maintenance, and repair environments.

• Apply critical thinking and engineering problem‑solving to evaluate nonconforming conditions and recommend engineering dispositions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, models, tolerances, and technical documentation to inform MRB and repair decisions.
• Support production and sustainment teams to maintain production flow, troubleshoot issues, and help transition designs into manufacturing/installation.
• Communicate clearly with Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program teams through written and verbal reports.
• Support off‑shift or overtime work when required to meet program schedules and delivery commitments.
• Work safely in aircraft hangars, flight lines, and manufacturing facilities, including boarding and exiting aircraft and maneuvering in restricted compartments using required safety equipment.

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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 attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to apply basic engineering principles in hands‑on production and sustainment settings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work in and around aircraft (hangars, wings, fuselage compartments, fuel tanks) and to follow safety procedures.
• Flexibility to support off‑shift or overtime work as needed.

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Additional Information

• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Location: Fate, TX (on-site work in hangars/manufacturing environments is required).
• Some positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment background checks and substance screening where permitted by law.
• Confidential Client is committed to a drug-free workplace and to complying with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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What We Value

• Curiosity and proactive learning — you’ll be mentored and expected to grow technical capability and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative problem solving across Manufacturing, Quality, and Design teams.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures in production and sustainment environments.

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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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