JOB TITLE: Liaison Engineer L3
LOCATION: Portland, OR
PAY RATE: $66/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Hands-on, factory-floor role ideal for engineers who enjoy solving problems in real time and collaborating with production teams.

Act as the primary engineering contact on-site turning design into reality and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing.

Analyze and disposition non-conformances; identify root causes and solutions

Research technical/quality issues and implement engineering resolutions

Ensure compliance with design principles and standards

Recommend and manage corrective actions for design deviations

Collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and IPTs throughout product lifecycle

Design structural repairs and perform static strength analysis

Support NDT procedure development and ensure quality standards

Provide engineering input for accident investigation and disabled product support

Participate in onsite builds, repairs, and post-production operations

Requirements:

Bachelor s or Master s in Engineering (ABET accredited)

5+ years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering

2+ years of MRB experience

Must be able to work in factory conditions (stairs, high noise, chemical exposure, etc.)

May require shift changes, weekend work, or travel

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

In-depth knowledge of materials (steel, aluminum, titanium), machining, and post-processing

Proficiency with GD&T, Spatial Analyzer, and metrology methods

Understanding of gear/shaft systems and functional test requirements

Familiarity with corrosion protection, heat treatment, and repair methods

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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