14 Companies Hiring Entry-Level Engineers

These companies are looking for entry-level engineers to help them stay competitive in an evolving landscape.

Written by Margo Steines
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Margo Steines | Aug 29, 2024

Technology influences almost every aspect of modern life, making the skills and contributions of engineers more valuable than ever. The demand for entry-level engineers is especially high as companies seek new talent with fresh perspectives to stay competitive and meet evolving customer needs. The following companies are hiring entry-level engineers in aerospace, medtech and more. 

Top Companies Hiring Entry-Level Engineers

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Honeywell
  • Stryker
  • Texas Instruments
  • Emerson

 

Companies Hiring Entry-Level Engineers

General Motors is a venerable American car maker, originally founded in 1908. It manufactures personal and commercial cars and trucks using a combination of tried and tested methods alongside advanced tech like AI. GM hires entry level team members with the intention of training them in-house through specialized onboarding and upskilling programs. GM hires mechanical, manufacturing, process and software engineers. 

 

Origami Risk provides SaaS solutions for safety, compliance and risk management. The company uses a single, cloud-based platform to help corporate and public entities, risk consultants, brokers, MGAs and insurers bring property and insurance products to market, manage claims, and launch mobile applications and online portals. The company is hiring a cohort of business systems analysts to participate in its New Professionals Program.

 

Enfusion makes fintech software for managing investments, designed for use by financial professionals. It also offers managed service for in-house financial offices and a portfolio of products and services for the buy-side marketplace, like tools for workflow and risk management. Enfusion is rapidly scaling its operation, with plans to continue for the next several years, and is filling technical roles in both the U.S. and India.

 

Honeywell is a major name in aerospace, building tech, performance materials and safety solutions for the industry. In the area of automation, Honeywell’s solutions include proprietary warehouse and conveyor systems that complement human workers and improve safety. The company runs several early-career training programs, including an engineering rotational program, which gives recruits hands-on training in a variety of engineering contexts.  

 

Navan provides corporate travel and expense management solutions that simplify booking and reimbursement processes for businesses. Its platform allows employees to book business trips, earn rewards for personal travel and manage out-of-pocket expenses, while finance teams benefit from real-time data visibility and control over spending. The global company is hiring for a wide range of engineering roles across its various locations.

 

Stryker is a medtech company that makes surgical nails, external limb fixation systems, locking plates, bone substitutes, joint solutions and other products surgeons use in the treatment of bone fractures and disease. It operates rotational programs, which give entry-level team members accelerated training in specific areas like finance and accounting, manufacturing operations and engineering. These programs offer candidates exposure to different disciplines within their fields.   

 


The Aerospace Corporation offers research and data analysis services to government entities and private organizations in the aerospace and defense sectors, including strategic technical consulting on space exploration. It eagerly recruits and hires early-career talent and runs internship programs designed to bring in, and train up, promising young talent. 

 

Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security firm that works with the Department of Defense and the intelligence community to engineer innovative tech products to enable a safer world. The company operates an internship and early-career program that recruits candidates from a wide variety of fields to work on aerospace, cyber, manufacturing, engineering, information technology, business management and logistics projects.  

 

Thumbtack is a tech company that runs an aggregation platform for homeowner maintenance, repair and improvement services, including handyperson work, carpentry, landscaping, plumbing and electrical. For jobs that don’t demand the scope and versatility of a general contractor, homeowners turn to Thumbtack to find reputable contacts in their local area. Thumbtack is hiring early career engineers to join its team.  

 

In addition to the graphing calculator you had in high school, Texas Instruments makes semiconductors for electronic systems. The company handles design, engineering, production, testing and sales of these products, which it markets to automotive, industrial, personal electronics and communications clients. Texas Instruments fosters early-career talent through its Career Accelerator Program, which gives participants technical training and hands-on learning.

 

Emerson engineers hardware and software products that support safety and automation across industries like life sciences, oil and gas, food and beverage, electronics, medical and automotive. Emerson recruits from top engineering schools for its two-year rotational program that includes one U.S. assignment and one global assignment that typically lasts one year. Candidates work closely with senior executives during this training period, and are then placed in permanent roles.

 

Aerospace and defense manufacturer BAE Systems makes products for air, land and naval defense forces. Its combat product offerings range from vehicles to weaponry, with tech like munitions precision software and launching devices for missiles. The company runs a large team of various types of engineers and is currently seeking to expand its roster with entry-level engineers. 

 

DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment company that offers platforms for sports betting, fantasy sports and mobile casino games. Users can access a variety of gaming experiences, from real-money bets on major sports leagues to digital casino games like blackjack and roulette. Through its partnership with Vox Media, DraftKings also provides media content that covers sports betting and fantasy sports analysis for fans. Early career engineers at DraftKings have the opportunity to collaborate across various teams and contribute to multiple areas of the business.

 

The Kraft-Heinz Company is a global force in the food and beverage industry. Its well-known brands include Oscar Mayer, Kool-Aid, Velveeta, Lunchables and Capri-Sun. Kraft-Heinz hires engineering team members across its operations in multiple countries and has openings for applicants with varying levels of experience.

 

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Rose Velazquez, Mia Goulart, Sara B.T. Thiel and Ana Gore contributed reporting to this story.

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