Aerospace Design & Project Engineer

$82,000 - $82,000/Yr

Eaton Corporation - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Aerospace Design & Project Engineer position at Eaton is part of a Direct Hire Program aimed at early talent. This role involves working in a dynamic environment focused on the design, development, and testing of electrical and electronic systems for military and commercial aircraft. Participants will gain hands-on experience while collaborating with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams to address real-world challenges in aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for problem solving and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to address production issues.
• Complete conceptual designs for less complex technical domains.
• Support design work for various projects and perform design trade-offs and risk assessments.
• Conduct root cause analysis and improve designs to prevent failures based on Mechanical Failure Analysis principles.
• Plan and execute qualification testing for systems and analyze test data using automated techniques.
• Provide technical support for production issues at Eaton factories and suppliers.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams as a Product Engineering representative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date of 2025.
• Minimum of one internship or co-op experience completed by the time of application.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States.
• U.S. person status as defined by ITAR regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus or community activities.
• Two or more relevant internships or co-op experiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts.
• Design engineering experience in the aerospace industry.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $82,000 per year, dependent on location and qualifications.
• One-time $6,000 signing bonus.
• Relocation lump sum package.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits including 401k options.