Liaison Elec Engineer
The Structures Company•San Antonio, TX
About The Position
The Liaison Elec Engineer coordinates and supports modifications, maintenance, and repairs to aircraft electrical wiring and equipment installations. The role applies electrical engineering principles and aircraft wiring practices to resolve installation issues and ensure compliance with approved design requirements, while supporting the transition from engineering design to manufacturing, assembly, and aircraft installation. This is a temporary contract position employed through an agency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong aircraft avionics installation background, particularly in aircraft modification programs.
- Ability to relocate and reside near the aircraft modification program.
- Thorough knowledge of electrical drawing development and substantiation methods.
- Ability to collaborate across departments on engineering issues requiring mechanical or systems engineering input.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of industry standards and FAA and foreign regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete tasks on time.
- Experience adhering to budgets and project schedules.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
- Ability to sit for extended periods; use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and have close/color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- For programs subject to ITAR, must qualify as a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, a qualifying permanent resident, or a political asylee.
Nice To Haves
- Aviation background and aircraft interior experience are strongly preferred.
- Computer-aided drafting/design skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Resolve engineering issues involving deviations, wiring discrepancies, routing conflicts, equipment interface issues, electrical drawing errors, and discrepancies with released engineering drawings.
- Coordinate with Project Engineers and aircraft leads to determine and implement solutions to engineering issues.
- Ensure deviations and discrepancies are dispositioned within 24 hours of identification.
- Prepare drawing redlines and change requests through established approval processes.
- Support troubleshooting of wiring continuity and terminations.
- Review proposed installation changes for compliance with applicable EWIS requirements and approved engineering standards.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to determine and implement optimal solutions.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to confirm design intent and incorporate installation changes into released drawings.
- Coordinate parts change and addition requirements with the Procurement department.
- Communicate regularly with initial-release engineers to identify resolutions to discrepancies.
- Provide status reports regarding engineering drawing changes as requested.
- Support third-party liaison groups as required.
- Assist with other engineering activities when on-site support is not required.
- Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and work full shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
