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👉 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

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate Mechanical Engineer (Sustainment) to support aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair activities at their Greenville, TX site. This role assists experienced engineers by evaluating discrepant conditions, interpreting technical data, and developing basic engineering dispositions to keep production and sustainment work moving.

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What you’ll do

• Assist in evaluating nonconforming conditions and help determine appropriate engineering dispositions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, models, tolerances, and technical documents to support MRB decision-making.
• Support troubleshooting of production and maintenance issues and help transition designs into manufacturing and installation.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program teams to maintain production flow and ensure product integrity.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly in written reports and verbal briefings.
• Support off-shift or overtime work as required to meet program schedules and delivery commitments.
• Work safely in hangars, flight lines, and manufacturing facilities; board and exit aircraft and maneuver within restricted compartments while using required PPE.

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Who we’re looking for / Minimum qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline — OR a Bachelor’s degree completed within the last 12 months.
• Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical or aerospace engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to learn, follow direction, and take on mentorship to develop technical judgment and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to work in physically constrained aircraft areas and meet facility safety requirements.
• Must be able to support occasional off-shift or overtime work when necessary.

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Working environment & additional details

• On-site role based in Greenville, TX; candidates must be able to work in hangars, on flight lines, and in manufacturing settings.
• The position may require pre-employment background checks and substance testing where permitted by law.
• Some roles may require the ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Final hiring decisions rest with the client.
• Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity employer and follows applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws.

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Compensation

• Estimated pay (per source): $66,922 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and job location. No salary is fabricated beyond the source data.

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Notes on application & process

Careertakes is assisting with recruitment for this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward, the client will manage interviews, assessments, and final hiring decisions. Candidates will be notified if AI tools are used during initial resume review; human decision-makers make final hiring determinations.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.