About Careertakes

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

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What You’ll Do

The Associate, Mechanical Engineering — Sustainment will support aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair activities by assisting in the evaluation of discrepant conditions, interpreting technical data, and helping develop engineering dispositions under the mentorship of experienced engineers. This is an entry-level, hands-on role focused on applying fundamental mechanical/aerospace engineering principles to aircraft systems, structures, and installations in production and sustainment environments.

• Apply critical thinking and foundational engineering problem-solving to evaluate nonconforming conditions and recommend appropriate engineering dispositions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, tolerances, and technical documentation to support material review board (MRB) and repair decisions.
• Assist with troubleshooting production and maintenance issues and help implement corrective actions to maintain production flow and product integrity.
• Communicate clearly across Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program teams with strong written and verbal communication.
• Support off-shift or overtime work when required to meet program schedules and delivery commitments.
• Work safely in aircraft hangars, flight lines, and manufacturing areas; board and exit aircraft and maneuver in confined areas using required safety gear.

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Qualifications

To be considered for this position you must meet one of the following:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline; or
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree in one of those disciplines within the last 12 months.

Additional desired traits and capabilities:

• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn from mentors and cross-functional teams.
• Basic experience reading engineering drawings and technical documentation (academic projects or internship experience acceptable).
• Willingness to work in a production/sustainment environment and comply with safety procedures.
• U.S. security clearance eligibility may be required for some roles; many positions require U.S. citizenship to obtain clearance.

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Work Environment & Logistics

• Full-time position based in Greenville, TX.
• Role requires on-site work in hangars and manufacturing facilities; physical ability to access aircraft structures and confined spaces is necessary.
• May require off-shift hours, overtime, and occasional weekend work to meet delivery schedules.
• Confidential Client maintains a drug-free workplace and may require pre-employment background checks and substance testing where permitted by law.

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Compensation (if provided)

• Estimated pay: $62,924 per year (estimated from source). Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and program requirements.

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Why Join (Candidate Benefits)

This position gives early-career engineers hands-on experience supporting aircraft sustainment with structured mentorship, exposure to cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Design), and opportunities to build technical decision-making skills that accelerate career growth in aerospace and defense engineering.

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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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