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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.

**Targeted Pay Rate:** $80.00/hour

**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.

**Pay Details:** $80.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.