Be the Engineer Who Keeps Aircraft Moving — Join as a Liaison Engineer in Aviation Excellence

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aviation leader to hire experienced Liaison Engineers who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments. If you’re ready to step out from behind your desk and directly influence aircraft production, this is your opportunity to make real-time engineering decisions that keep programs moving and planes flying safely.

About the Role

As a Liaison Engineer, you’ll act as the critical bridge between engineering design and factory production. Working directly on the shop floor, you’ll resolve complex technical challenges, ensure product integrity, and help translate designs into reality. Your expertise will directly impact aircraft quality, safety, and delivery timelines.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze production non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and develop engineering dispositions

• Apply engineering principles and design standards to resolve manufacturing and process issues

• Serve as the engineering representative on the factory floor, partnering closely with production teams

• Investigate and resolve technical, operational, and quality concerns across the product lifecycle

• Develop product and process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability

• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in design reviews

• Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards across production and supplier activities

• Assist in damage repair, structural modifications, and safety assessments

• Design interim structural repairs and conduct applicable analyses

• Contribute to non-destructive testing procedures and documentation

• Participate in on-site repair teams, investigations, and engineering support initiatives

Work Details

• Job Title: Liaison Engineering (Consultant Level 5)

• Location: Everett, Seattle, Auburn, or Renton, WA

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, may rotate)

• Duration: 12-Month Full-Time Contract

• Pay Rate Starting at : $79.98 per hour

• Environment: Fully onsite in a dynamic production/factory setting

Note:

• Includes participation in a 9-month training rotation program with potential for alternate shifts, overtime, and travel between Puget Sound sites

• Work environment includes exposure to manufacturing conditions (noise, stairs, confined aircraft spaces, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited (or equivalent) program

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

• Recent BCA MRB experience (within the last 2 years)

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely engineering decisions

• Ability to work onsite and collaborate cross-functionally in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior-level engineering experience (14+ years in advanced roles)

• Hands-on expertise with materials and manufacturing processes

• Experience in aerospace production or aircraft environments

• Proven ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced settings

Why Join Us?

• Impact at Scale: Play a direct role in building and delivering world-class aircraft

• Hands-On Engineering: Move beyond theory and into real-world production problem-solving

• Competitive Pay: Earn top-tier compensation for your expertise

• Career Growth: Gain exposure to advanced aerospace programs and technologies

• Comprehensive Benefits: May include medical coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, training, and more (based on assignment)

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside skilled engineers and production teams in a mission-driven environment

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect elite engineering talent with meaningful opportunities that shape the future of aviation.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now

If you’re an experienced engineer ready to step onto the factory floor and solve real-world challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help transform engineering design into flight-ready reality.

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