Step Into the Action — Liaison Engineer Driving Real-Time Aircraft Solutions

Location: San Antonio, TX
Schedule: 4x10 Shift (A: Sun–Wed | B: Wed–Sat) | Must be open to 1st or 2nd Shift
Pay: Starting at $73 to $83 per hour
Type: Full-Time | 9-Month Contract

Bridge Engineering and Production in the Heart of Aviation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a Liaison Engineer (Product Review Engineer 4) supporting commercial derivative aircraft programs. This is not a desk-only role—you will be embedded directly in the factory environment, solving complex engineering challenges in real time to keep production moving and aircraft mission-ready.

If you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments and excel at turning technical challenges into actionable solutions, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on world-class aerospace programs.

What You’ll Do

In this high-impact role, you will:

• Serve as the engineering authority on the production floor, supporting aircraft build and post-production activities

• Assess and resolve product and process issues across the full lifecycle

• Lead root cause analysis and develop dispositions for design non-conformances

• Create interim and final engineering solutions for complex structural and systems issues

• Implement product and process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency

• Analyze reported problems for potential safety risks and manage resolutions

• Collaborate closely with production teams, suppliers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and design standards

• Support aircraft repair activities, including structural analysis and repair design

• Ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards across build partners

• Contribute to technical training, documentation, and customer communications

• Participate in investigation teams for in-service issues and repair solutions

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in:

  • Structural and/or electrical repair design for aircraft systems

  • Material review or product review within commercial aviation (OEM or airline)

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

• Ability to work onsite in an active factory setting with physical and environmental considerations

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in:

  • Root cause analysis and non-conformance disposition development

  • Avionics troubleshooting, wiring systems, or aircraft electrical systems

• Experience with MRB/UPR approval authority

• Expertise in:

  • Engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation

  • Structural repairs and modifications on wide-body aircraft

• Background in executive interior installations or aircraft modification programs

• Proven experience identifying recurring issues and driving continuous improvement

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll take your engineering career beyond theory and into action. This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your decisions directly impact production, safety, and performance.

• Hands-On Engineering: Work directly on aircraft in a live production environment

• High-Impact Role: Solve real-world challenges that influence major aerospace programs

• Collaborative Culture: Partner with skilled teams across engineering, production, and quality

• Professional Growth: Enhance your expertise in advanced aircraft systems and repair strategies

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate while working at the forefront of aviation innovation

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level

If you're ready to step out from behind the desk and into the action—where your expertise drives real-time solutions—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep the future of aviation moving forward.

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