Entry Level Contract Engineer Jobs

New grad contract engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Aerospace & Defense, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Boeing, Wipro, and Airbus hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBoeing
Top cityEl Segundo, CA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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Test Engineer L2(Contract)
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Test Engineer L2(Contract)
Wipro
Seattle, Washington
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$38k - $84k/yr
10,000+

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Cabin Engineer I - Contract
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Cabin Engineer I - Contract
Airbus
Mobile, Alabama
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior FPGA Engineer (contract)
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Senior FPGA Engineer (contract)
Boeing
El Segundo, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$75 - $78/hr
10,000+

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ASIC/FPGA Design Verification Engineer (contract)
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ASIC/FPGA Design Verification Engineer (contract)
Boeing
El Segundo, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$75 - $78/hr
10,000+

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Technical Contract Engineer
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Technical Contract Engineer
Maverick Tech
Milford, Connecticut
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$38 - $52/hr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Entry Level Contract Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Boeing2 open roles
Wipro1 open role
Airbus1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

Entry Level Contract Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level contract engineer job?

Focus on building a portfolio of projects that demonstrates hands-on technical ability, even if that work came from coursework, internships, or personal projects. Employers hiring at this level prioritize candidates who can show they understand engineering fundamentals and can contribute quickly. Tailoring your resume to highlight relevant tools, software, and project outcomes gives you a clear edge over candidates with an equally short work history.

Which companies hire entry level contract engineers?

Companies hiring entry level contract engineers right now include Boeing, Wipro, and Airbus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from a mix of engineering firms, staffing agencies, and large industrial or infrastructure employers that use contract roles to build out project-based teams.

Are there remote entry level contract engineer jobs?

Yes, though most entry level contract engineering roles lean on-site due to the hands-on nature of the work. About 33% of entry level contract engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve design, documentation, or software-side engineering work that can be performed off-site rather than field or lab roles.

Are these new grad contract engineer jobs?

Yes, many of these openings are new grad friendly and explicitly welcome recent graduates and junior candidates. A new grad posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op work toward the requirement, and treats a strong academic project or portfolio as a substitute for full-time professional history. Look for postings that list a degree as the primary qualification rather than a minimum years requirement.

Which industries hire the most entry level contract engineers?

Entry Level contract engineer roles concentrate in Aerospace & Defense, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on project-based workforces that expand quickly during active build or development phases, creating consistent demand for junior engineers on fixed-term contracts.