Sustaining Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Aerospace Fuel and Motion Control Systems division is seeking an Associate Engineer in the New Product Development department in Jackson, MS. The division designs, develops, manufactures and delivers aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to global aftermarket and OEM markets, supplying power for aircraft flight controls, landing gear, brakes, steering, thrust reverse, utilities and emergency systems. Engineers collaborate directly with engineering teams at major aircraft manufacturers including Boeing, Airbus, General Dynamics, Textron (Bell), United Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Dassault, Blue Origin and Embraer.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments involving design and design analysis of complex products, analysis of engineering problems, and development of criteria to support design concepts
• Establish understanding of design and engineering calculations and tools, both standard and specific to Eaton products, under guidance of senior engineers; use standardized DFSS tools on projects
• Assist senior engineers in preparing test procedures and specifications for certification testing of hydraulic components for commercial and military aircraft
• Advise laboratory personnel on equipment operation, test requirements and procedures
• Evaluate test results to determine adequacy of equipment design and identify needed design modifications
• Monitor and direct engineering service groups performing drafting or analysis tasks
• Assist senior engineers with preparing designs for components, subassemblies, standard products or simple systems; drive cost reduction via analysis and engineering change proposals
• Investigate unit non-conformances, establish root cause and corrective actions
• Prepare engineering drawings to determine functional feasibility of design modifications
• Develop specific design criteria for evaluation by more experienced engineers
• Create simple layouts using ProEngineer to check operational feasibility of requested changes and to grow proficiency in ProEngineer and drafting standards
• Prepare and conduct design reviews and design discussions with customers, typically with senior engineers present for critical discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or completion of such a degree by December 2026
• Position requires access to ITAR-controlled information or hardware; applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee)

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree strongly preferred
• Master’s degree
• Co-op or engineering intern experience
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and creation of detailed drawings

Skills

• Participation in video and in-person interviews may be required
• Evaluation based on job-related competencies with protection of candidate privacy and data security

Pay

The expected annual salary range is $71,000 – $105,000, commensurate with candidate skills, experience, qualifications and market considerations.