Design Liaison Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Experienced
Design Liaison Engineer
Location: On-site San Antonio, TX | Salary: $90K-$135K+ Benefits | Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
From concept to completion, Altitude Aerospace provides engineering and certification services that help customers achieve their technical and strategic goals. With teams in Canada, France, and the United States, we deliver structural, systems, and electrical solutions for aircraft design, modification, and in-service support. At Altitude Aerospace, you’ll join a team known for technical precision, cross-functional collaboration, and certified solutions delivered efficiently and safely.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Design Liaison Engineer to support aircraft repairs, modification and completion programs in San Antonio, Texas. This position works closely with production and installation teams to ensure the accurate translation of design intent into manufacturable, certifiable aircraft structures and systems.
You will act as the link between manufacturing and the stress group resolving reported damage integration challenges, managing configuration changes, and ensuring that all design updates remain compliant with airworthiness and certification standards.
Key Responsibilities
What You Bring
Conditions of Employment
Altitude Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and professional integrity in every project we deliver.
Location: On-site San Antonio, TX | Salary: $90K-$135K+ Benefits | Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
From concept to completion, Altitude Aerospace provides engineering and certification services that help customers achieve their technical and strategic goals. With teams in Canada, France, and the United States, we deliver structural, systems, and electrical solutions for aircraft design, modification, and in-service support. At Altitude Aerospace, you’ll join a team known for technical precision, cross-functional collaboration, and certified solutions delivered efficiently and safely.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Design Liaison Engineer to support aircraft repairs, modification and completion programs in San Antonio, Texas. This position works closely with production and installation teams to ensure the accurate translation of design intent into manufacturable, certifiable aircraft structures and systems.
You will act as the link between manufacturing and the stress group resolving reported damage integration challenges, managing configuration changes, and ensuring that all design updates remain compliant with airworthiness and certification standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide repair design engineering support to manufacturing and installation teams during build and modification phases.
- Review, validate, and adapt 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturability, fit, and function.
- Coordinate design changes, non-conformance assessments, and deviation approvals with stress and certification teams.
- Investigate and resolve design issues while maintaining alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with production, quality, and project engineering to maintain workflow continuity.
- Ensure documentation accuracy, traceability, and configuration control for all design updates.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aircraft repair design or liaison engineering within OEM, STC, or completions programs.
- Proficiency in CATIA V5 and AutoCAD; ability to interpret and revise complex assemblies and installations.
- Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, repair techniques, systems integration, and change management processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in a production environment.
Conditions of Employment
- On-site role; some travel may be required for program or client coordination.
- Background check and drug screen required per client policy.
- Export control / ITAR eligibility may apply (U.S. person status is required).
Altitude Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and professional integrity in every project we deliver.
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