Liaison Engineering Specialist – PDS Tech Commercial (Tucson, AZ)

Step Into a High-Impact Engineering Role Supporting a Leader in the Aviation Industry

Shape the Future of Aircraft Interiors and Structural Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Liaison Engineering Specialist to join our team in Tucson, partnering with an industry-leading aviation organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven engineering professional to take ownership of complex aircraft modification projects and directly influence the quality, precision, and performance of next-generation aircraft interiors and structures.

In this role, you’ll be the critical link between engineering design, production teams, suppliers, and regulatory pathways—ensuring that innovative design concepts transition smoothly into reliable, certifiable, real-world aircraft solutions.

Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)
Schedule: Full-time with moderate overtime (6–10 hrs/week); some schedule flexibility
Travel: None

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation of engineering documents for aircraft interior and secondary structure modifications— including detail, assembly, and installation drawings, specifications, and substantiation reports.

• Oversee the design integration, installation, and certification coordination for interior components, collaborating with suppliers, production teams, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Research and evaluate components for compliance with design requirements; coordinate with suppliers to ensure technical accuracy.

• Contribute to statements of work and support bid activities for new customer projects.

• Partner with service center personnel to troubleshoot build, modification, and testing challenges; create deviation drawings and engineering resolutions as needed.

• Communicate design intent clearly both verbally and through detailed technical documentation.

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure program success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or at least 5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aviation.

• Strong working knowledge of aircraft interior systems, including ECS, potable/waste water systems, and other integrated commodities.

• Proficiency in CATIA (required); experience with AutoCAD is a plus.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of certification rules for FAA, EASA, and TCCA.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Strength in communicating design intent and resolving complex design challenges.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we believe that people fuel innovation. You’ll work with a respected aviation leader that fosters a culture grounded in collaboration, technical excellence, and the drive to continuously improve. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are recognized, your ideas matter, and your engineering expertise directly impacts cutting-edge aviation advancements.

Joining us means:

• Working on high-visibility aircraft modification programs

• Collaborating with forward-thinking engineers and designers

• Gaining exposure to advanced aircraft systems and integration techniques

• Being part of a workplace that values authenticity, passion, and growth

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

If you’re ready to put your engineering expertise to work on meaningful, technically exciting aviation projects, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help bring innovative aircraft solutions to life.

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