Liaison Engineer
Core
On-site technical bridge supporting autonomous aircraft flight test operations, resolving real-time engineering issues to maintain airworthiness and schedule.
Role type
Senior IC liaison engineer (flight test)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft (Fury program) for U.S. military
Domain
Defense / Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering, reading complex engineering drawings/blueprints, GD&T, aircraft structures (composite/metallic), 3D CAD (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks), PLM/ERP/MES systems, FAA regulations, experimental airworthiness, root cause analysis, configuration management
Preferred skills
MRB delegation authority, UAS/autonomous aircraft support, flight test instrumentation, minor structural repair analysis
Technologies
CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, PLM, ERP, MES
Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints and technical manuals to resolve discrepancies in real time; evaluate defects and issue engineering dispositions; participate in Material Review Board (MRB) discussions; draft technical repair instructions and minor structural analyses; document redlines and non-conformances for configuration tracking; facilitate communication between flight line mechanics and design engineering.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC