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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an early-career Engineering Development Program (EDP) Engineer I for an onsite role in North Berwick, ME. This is a structured 2.5-year rotational program (12 months / 9 months / 9 months) designed to develop broad technical competence across gas-turbine engine life-cycles — from design and testing to production and sustainment.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide technical support across development, production, and aftermarket programs.
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (design, manufacturing, assembly, operations).
• Assist with technical investigations, test support, production engineering activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Execute Engineering Standard Work and contribute to engineering reviews.
• Participate in hands-on activities and cross-functional problem solving related to fan, compressors, turbines, repairs, and durability.

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What You’ll Learn

• Complete three structured rotations (12mo / 9mo / 9mo) across different engineering disciplines to build breadth and depth.
• Technical training including gas-turbine fundamentals and hands-on engine learning.
• Mentorship, networking, and professional development through program-wide events and engineering leader interactions.
• Exposure to both commercial and military product lines and the full lifecycle of engine hardware.

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Qualifications — Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Electrical, Chemical, Systems, or related STEM field completed by the start date.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent academic achievement from coursework/projects).
• Proficiency with one or more Microsoft Office tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. DoD Secret clearance required; an active and existing clearance is required at hire (per client requirement for this posting).

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Qualifications — Preferred

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in engineering analysis, design, testing, manufacturing, or systems development.
• Experience working in rotational programs or gaining broad engineering capabilities across functions.
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior internship/co-op experience with the aerospace, defense, or related manufacturing organizations.
• Hands-on or lab experience with mechanical/aero/thermal topics is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels). Actual offer will depend on role, experience, location, education, and skills.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and participation in incentive programs where applicable.
• Relocation eligibility may be available.

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Location & Work Setup

• Work location: Onsite in North Berwick, ME.
• This role requires in-person presence to support co-located engineering and manufacturing operations. Some interview steps may be required in-person to comply with secure hiring process.

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Why Applicants Choose This Program

• Structured rotations that accelerate technical growth.
• Hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and operations.
• Mentorship and formal training tailored to gas-turbine engineering.
• Early responsibility and exposure to commercial and military product lines.

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Keywords & Search Tags

• Engineering Development Program
• Entry-level engineer North Berwick ME
• Gas-turbine engineering
• Rotational engineering program Maine
• DoD Secret clearance required

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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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