ENTRY LEVEL R&D ENGINEER – JOB #1154

Start Your Engineering Career Building Helicopters.

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is looking for an Entry Level R&D Engineer who is curious, technically driven, and ready to apply classroom knowledge to real-world aerospace challenges.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on the design, analysis, testing, certification, and production of helicopter systems and components. Your work may touch airframe structures, dynamic components, propulsion systems, avionics integration, flight testing, and other rotorcraft applications.

If you are looking for a role where you can learn quickly, work hands-on, and see how your engineering work contributes directly to an aircraft, this is a great place to start your career.

Status: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Location: Menominee, Michigan

What You’ll Do

You’ll support Enstrom’s engineering and product development efforts by:

• Supporting the design and analysis of rotorcraft components, structures, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and integrated systems.

• Creating and revising CAD models, drawings, calculations, reports, and other engineering documentation.

• Assisting with the development of test plans and procedures for bench, rig, ground, and flight testing.

• Helping prepare test setups, support test execution, and review data collected during engineering and flight-test programs.

• Supporting FAA certification activities through drawings, engineering analysis, test records, reports, and compliance documentation.

• Working with Engineering, Certification, Manufacturing, Quality, and Flight Operations to investigate and resolve design and production issues.

• Supporting software and hardware verification activities associated with DO-178 and DO-254 when applicable.

• Assisting with environmental qualification activities under DO-160 when applicable.

• Participating in design reviews, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Analyzing engineering information and helping develop technically sound conclusions and recommendations.

• Presenting findings and project updates to engineering leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Maintaining organized engineering records and completing projects in accordance with established priorities, schedules, and quality expectations.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with strong engineering fundamentals who is eager to learn, ask questions, and take on increasing responsibility.

Successful candidates will typically have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, dynamics, materials, electrical systems, systems engineering, or other disciplines relevant to assigned work.

• Familiarity with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or comparable tools and/or analytical tools such as MATLAB or Python.

• The ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications, technical information, and test data.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to gather information, evaluate data, and support technically sound conclusions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning.

• The ability to manage multiple assignments, follow priorities, and meet deadlines with appropriate guidance.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to work with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Certification, and Flight Operations.

New Graduates Are Encouraged to Apply

Previous full-time engineering experience is not required.

Relevant experience may come from:

• Internships or co-op assignments.

• Senior design or capstone projects.

• Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, UAV, rocketry, or similar engineering teams.

• Research or laboratory experience.

• Prototyping, machining, fabrication, or bench testing.

• Aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or other technical projects.

Even Better If You Have

• Exposure to aerospace or aviation environments.

• Familiarity with FAA regulations or aircraft certification processes.

• Exposure to DO-160, DO-178, or DO-254 standards.

• Experience with rotorcraft dynamics, vibration analysis, or flight-test data.

• Hands-on experience with prototyping, machining, fabrication, test equipment, or instrumentation.

Why Enstrom?

At Enstrom, entry-level engineers have the opportunity to work close to the product and learn how aircraft move from an engineering concept through testing, certification, manufacturing, and flight.

You won’t be limited to one small piece of a project. You’ll work with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines while developing the technical knowledge, judgment, and hands-on experience needed to grow your engineering career.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn aerospace engineering by doing aerospace engineering, we’d like to hear from you.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily performed in an office and engineering environment and includes regular use of computers, CAD or analytical software, and standard office equipment.

The role also requires the ability to move through laboratory, production, hangar, and test areas; occasionally bend, reach, climb stairs, and work around aircraft or test equipment; and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required when working in designated manufacturing, hangar, laboratory, or flight-test environments.

Compensation Note: Compensation figures represent an average and may vary based on the selected candidate’s prior experience, qualifications, education, and relevant skills.