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, Engineering.

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 is an entry-level Integration & Manufacturing Engineer role focused on applying engineering fundamentals to real aircraft and manufacturing environments for a confidential client. You will work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate new products and improve how they are built.

• Design and update procedures, detailed drawings, and schematics (parts, structural and electrical installations, wiring diagrams, interface control documents) for modifications and kit installations using CAD and technical data.
• Support integration of mechanical, electrical/avionics and software-enabled systems, including requirements interpretation, installation concepts, and basic engineering analyses.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure designs are practical, producible, and documented; help resolve build and installation issues on the shop floor.
• Assist with bench and system-level testing, component testing, aircraft ground/flight testing, data collection, and troubleshooting of installations and system features.
• Prepare technical documentation such as analysis reports and test plans to support approvals and certification activities.
• Research and respond to product support and field questions; incorporate approved changes via engineering change requests (ECRs) and drawing revisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of product integration and production objectives.

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What You'll Need

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer/Software Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, research, or early-career roles count).
• Foundational knowledge of aircraft systems and/or manufacturing processes gained through coursework, labs, internships, or practical experience.
• Basic familiarity with CAD and engineering analysis tools (examples: NX, CATIA, Autodesk or similar).
• Exposure to analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, ALTAIR, NASTRAN, Python or similar for engineering calculations and data work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with composite materials (design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing) from coursework, labs, research or hands-on roles.
• Exposure to aircraft or product integration activities (installation design, interface requirements, routing of systems, STC/completions work).
• Familiarity with data analytics or AI/ML tools applied to engineering or manufacturing (Python, MATLAB, R, etc.).
• Hands-on laboratory, prototype or production experience, including working with test data, manufacturing instructions, or quality documentation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and manufacturing principles (Lean, Six Sigma, process capability).

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated salary: $49,145 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Tennessee, AR (on-site / manufacturing environment). Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to commute to the Tennessee, AR site as required.

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Confidential Client & Hiring Details

Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiting partner for a confidential client in the Engineering industry. If selected, you will become a direct employee of the confidential client. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please request accommodations if needed.

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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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