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, Aerospace & Defense.

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 Associate Mechanical Engineer will support aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair activities under the direction of experienced engineers. You will apply fundamental mechanical/aerospace engineering principles to aircraft systems, structures, and installations in production, maintenance, and repair environments.

• Assist in evaluating discrepant conditions and developing engineering dispositions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, 3D models, tolerances, and technical documentation to support MRB (Material Review Board) decision-making.
• Support troubleshooting of production and maintenance issues and help implement corrective actions.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program teams — both written and verbal.
• Support program schedules which may require off-shift or overtime work.
• Work safely in aircraft hangars, flight lines, and manufacturing areas; this includes boarding/exiting aircraft and accessing confined or restricted compartments with appropriate PPE.

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Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet the education and eligibility requirement below:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM discipline — OR — completed a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.
• Strong critical thinking and basic engineering problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in hangar/flight-line environments and able to follow safety procedures for confined or restricted spaces.

Preferred (but not required at application):

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace, maintenance, or production environments.
• Familiarity with MRB processes or aircraft sustainment activities.

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Location & Work Environment

• Location: Royse City, TX — on-site role; work will occur in aircraft hangars, production lines, and maintenance areas.
• This role may require occasional off‑shift or overtime work to meet delivery commitments.
• Some positions require the ability to obtain security clearance; clearance eligibility typically requires U.S. citizenship. If applicable, background checks and pre-employment substance screening may be required where permitted by law.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full time.
• Estimated salary (from source listing): $85,834 per year — actual pay will depend on experience and other factors.

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Why Join

• Gain early-career hands-on experience in aircraft sustainment and production.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Design) and receive mentorship to grow technical and decision-making skills.
• Build a foundation for a career in aerospace & defense engineering at scale.

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Additional Notes

• By applying, you consent to having your resume shared with the Confidential Client and affiliated entities for consideration across other roles where applicable.
• The Confidential Client is committed to a drug‑free workplace where permitted and may perform pre-employment checks as allowed by law.
• Applicants should be aware of any requirements for security clearances if the position requires access to classified information.

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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.