JOB TITLE: Liaison Engineer L5
LOCATION: Portland, OR
PAY RATE: $105/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:

Investigate and resolve production non-conformances and technical issues.

Conduct root cause analysis and develop engineering dispositions.

Analyze structural damage/repairs and design interim repairs.

Translate Boeing design principles into effective factory-floor solutions.

Support IPTs and design reviews; ensure supplier/build partner compliance.

Create and interpret non-destructive test (NDT) procedures and tooling standards.

Participate in accident investigations, field repair teams, and customer correspondence.

Daily exposure to noise, chemicals, stairs, trip hazards, and aircraft-in-progress. Expect direct involvement with production teams on the floor.

Support multiple shifts, including off-shift, weekend, and potential travel assignments.

Shift rotation is site-dependent.

Requirements:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited program.

14+ years experience in structures/systems/design/production.

7+ years of Engineering MRB experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Steel, aluminum, titanium properties; machining practices & limitations.

Load path analysis for complex parts; surface condition prep.

Strong grasp of GD&T (True position, parallel surfaces, bonus tolerance, etc.).

Interpretation of drawing datums, fit-up tolerancing, and discrepancy modeling.

Familiarity with Spatial Analyzer and metrology tools.

Understanding of gear tables, spline profiles, runout, and installation patterns.

Heat treat, peening, induction hardening, etching, anodizing, passivation, plating.

Evaluate operational performance impacts at the aircraft level.

Analyze RPM, torque, gaps, and clearance during FT acceptance.

Experience with -M bushings, heli-coils, blending, corrosion protection, and re-finishing.

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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