Entry Level Operations Engineer Jobs

New grad operations engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Amazon, Knapp, and SpaceX hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Amazon.com
IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)
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Amazon.com
New 10h ago
IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)
Amazon.com
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$25 - $41/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Verizon
Engineer III, Network Operations
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Verizon
Added 3d ago
Engineer III, Network Operations
Verizon
Little Rock, Arkansas
Customer Service
Customer Support
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Xcel Energy
Power Distribution Systems Operations Engineer (Entry or Staff)
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Xcel Energy
Added 1w ago
Power Distribution Systems Operations Engineer (Entry or Staff)
Xcel Energy
Lubbock, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$70k - $106k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Plaid
Integrations Operations Engineer
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Plaid
Added 1w ago
Integrations Operations Engineer
Plaid
New York City Metropolitan Area
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
$101k - $146k/yr
On-Site
None

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Digital Realty
Site Operations Engineer I
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Digital Realty
Added 1w ago
Site Operations Engineer I
Digital Realty
Seattle, Washington
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
$36.50 - $38.36/hr
On-Site
None

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Entry Level Operations Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon
Amazon5 open roles
Knapp
Knapp3 open roles
SpaceX
SpaceX3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software22
  • Electronics & Hardware5
  • Aerospace & Defense4
  • Energy3
  • Manufacturing3

Entry Level Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level operations engineer job?

Focus on demonstrating hands-on systems thinking, even through coursework, internships, or personal projects. Employers at this level look for familiarity with process documentation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools like Lean or Six Sigma basics. Tailoring your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as efficiency gains from a class project or internship, gives you a clear edge over candidates with generic applications.

Which companies hire entry level operations engineers?

Companies hiring entry level operations engineers right now include Amazon, Knapp, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturing, logistics, and technology firms that maintain structured new-grad programs or rotational operations tracks designed to develop junior talent.

Are there remote entry level operations engineer jobs?

Yes, though most entry level openings are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 18% of entry level operations engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility should filter specifically for those roles and emphasize digital collaboration and data analysis skills in their applications.

Are these new grad operations engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior operations engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong academic portfolio in lieu of full-time work history. Searching for "junior" or "new grad" alongside "operations engineer" surfaces the most relevant openings.

Which industries hire the most entry level operations engineers?

Entry Level operations engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate large-scale processes, supply chains, or production systems that require dedicated junior engineers to support optimization, data tracking, and day-to-day workflow management.