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 entry-level Project Engineer I role supports fuel systems development and production-phase activities for a confidential client in the aerospace/engineering space. Working under the direction of a Sr./Lead Project Engineer, you will help drive small-to-medium product development tasks and support production-phase (Phase 6) activities.

• Develop and refine engineering skills while working on aircraft fuel systems and related subsystems
• Assist in defining project scope, deliverables, schedules, cost estimates, and milestone plans
• Track project progress, maintain status reporting, and escalate risks and issues appropriately
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams — manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers — to meet specifications and on-time delivery
• Support technical projects and discrete project phases involving product improvements or new product introductions
• Prepare work packages, document technical data, and maintain project records using Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools
• Learn and apply engineering tools and software (Mathcad/Matlab, 3D CAD tools) as required by assignments

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Science, Technology, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
• 0–2 years’ practical experience in engineering or related roles (internship/co-op experience acceptable)
• Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals and project management principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools (MS Project or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to present status, recommendations, and technical information clearly
• Authorized to work full-time in the U.S.; the client is not sponsoring work visas for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years applying design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques on engineering projects
• Experience managing engineering tasks or small projects with limited supervision
• Hands-on experience with Mathcad/Matlab and 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, etc.)
• Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational ability
• Evidence of academic achievement (e.g., 3.0+ GPA) and leadership or extracurricular involvement
• Self-motivated, able to take ownership, and work effectively in cross-functional teams

Benefits & Relocation

• Relocation package available for qualifying candidates
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance and educational assistance programs
• Parental leave, 12 paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

Work Model, Sponsorship & U.S. Person Requirement

• Hybrid work model (#LI-Hybrid) per the client’s policies
• The client is not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position — applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
• Due to U.S. export control compliance, candidates must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or possess protected status such as asylum/refugee)

Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes operates as the recruiting partner for this confidential client. We provide a streamlined application experience and may surface additional role matches that align with your background. If you’re early in your engineering career and eager to build product knowledge in aircraft fuel systems and project execution, this role provides strong technical exposure and professional development.

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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