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, an aerospace-focused startup.

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

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Overview

Confidential Client (an aerospace-focused startup) is seeking exceptional entry-level Aerospace / Electrical / Mechanical Engineers to join a growing technical team beginning Fall 2026. This role is designed for high-performing recent graduates who want hands-on engineering experience, real technical responsibility, and the chance to contribute to aircraft and spacecraft development from concept to flight. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative; early-career engineers will work closely with technical leaders on hardware, software, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and operations.

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Compensation & Type

• Estimated compensation: $85,420 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Contract; Full-time

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What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities will depend on your assigned team and background, and may include:

• Support design, analysis, development, integration, manufacturing, and testing of advanced aircraft and spacecraft systems
• Apply engineering fundamentals to solve complex, multidisciplinary technical problems
• Perform engineering calculations, modeling, simulation, trade studies, and data analysis to support design decisions
• Contribute to mechanical systems, structures, propulsion, avionics, controls, flight software, information systems, production, or test systems
• Develop concepts from initial idea through detailed design, fabrication, integration, and testing
• Create and review engineering drawings, models, specifications, test plans, procedures, and reports
• Support hands-on assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of aerospace hardware and systems
• Analyze test and operational data, identify root causes, and recommend technical solutions
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and engineering trade studies
• Identify opportunities to improve designs, processes, automation, manufacturing methods, and system performance
• Take ownership of assigned projects and drive them through completion
• Learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and continuously expand your engineering capabilities

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Requirements

What We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline (completed recently or near future)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Available to begin full-time employment in Fall or Winter 2026
• Strong competence in engineering fundamentals (mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics, controls, structures, materials, or related disciplines)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; creative technical thinking beyond textbook solutions
• Clear technical communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality technical work
• Willingness and ability to learn new tools and disciplines quickly
• Interest in a hands-on, fast-paced startup environment where initiative and responsibility are expected

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Bonus Points (Preferred)

Any of the following will strengthen an application:

• Internship, co-op, research, lab, Formula SAE, Design/Build/Fly, rocketry, robotics, CubeSat, UAV, or other hands-on experience
• Experience designing, building, testing, programming, or troubleshooting mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or software systems
• Familiarity with CAD, engineering analysis, simulation, programming, data acquisition, or test equipment
• Experience or familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, CAD/CAE, CFD, FEA, or similar tools
• Experience with propulsion, fluid systems, structures, aerodynamics, thermal analysis, controls, avionics, embedded systems, flight software, manufacturing, or testing
• Personal engineering projects demonstrating initiative, creativity, and hands-on problem solving
• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware + software teams
• Evidence of exceptional technical achievement, leadership, entrepreneurship, or independent problem solving

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Who Thrives at Confidential Client

We value intelligence, curiosity, and execution. Successful candidates:

• Think creatively when solutions aren’t obvious
• Learn quickly and enter unfamiliar technical areas with confidence
• Enjoy building things and seeing work turn into hardware, software, tests, and flight systems
• Take ownership and act proactively
• Ask why, challenge assumptions respectfully, and use engineering fundamentals to find the right answers
• Work across disciplines and value execution from design through test and operation
• Want meaningful responsibility early in their careers

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Export Control Eligibility

Some positions may involve work subject to U.S. export-control laws and regulations. Candidates for those roles may be required to meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

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Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Insurance benefits effective the 1st of the month following hire (medical, dental, vision options)
• 401(k) with company match (vesting after 3 months)
• Employee stock option potential
• Hands‑on, high-impact early-career responsibilities and mentorship

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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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