Engineering Liaison Specialist

Job description

Engineering Liaison Specialist

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

Reference number

2026-175322

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Testing - Planning and execution of tests

Job title

Engineering Liaison Specialist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Engineering Liaison Specialist position requires an individual to be detail oriented and mechanically inclined with good work ethics. The individual will be responsible for fabricating engineering prototypes, assemblies and fixtures as well as setting up and supporting engineering tests. Additionally, a specialist should be available to assist with packing evacuation systems and other model shop tasks as instructed by the supervisor. This is an hourly grade 4-5 position, depending on skills and experience.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Certificates/Training:

• Forklift and scissor lift training required

• Tele-handler (type VII rough terrain) training preferred.

• Safety work instructions for power tools required.

• Welding experience and certificate preferred.

• This position requires lifting and moving objects of up to 50lbs.

• Ability to work at heights.

• Must be able to work overtime as directed, including both occasional weekends and limited evenings in support of Evacuation Rate Testing.

• Some travel is required (approximately 10%).

Candidate skills & requirements

• Set up mockups, wind machines and various engineering equipment in correct locations for testing with the use of all material handling equipment.

• Must be able to read and comprehend test drawings, sketches, test plans.

• Execute simple engineering tasks in the wood shop by utilizing power tools, including power drills, drill press jig saw, table saw, circular saw, nail gun, grinder, rivet gun etc.

• Must have a basic understanding of material behavior and properties such as wood, composites, metals and polymers.

• Keep test center organized in accordance with 5S standards including TPMS

• Inspect test center equipment and fill up checklists.

• Assist model shop crew to rig, pack, and deploy evacuation systems.

• Install evacuation systems on mockups and support deployments.

• Operate tele-handler (type VII rough terrain), forklift, scissor lift and pallet jack.

• Work independently or in a team setting as required.

• Prepare rate test setups and participate in jump testing events.

• Support trips to local vendor facilities such as Fazzio, Home Depot, Mobil gas station etc.

• Maintain organization and tool control, including wood shop and welding shop.

• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide as well as compute rate, ratio, and percent in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Must be familiar with standard engineering tests;

• Must be familiar with basic structural requirements and construction practices;

• Must be proficient with power tools utilization in a safe manner.

• Must have good communication and planning skills

• Other duties may be assigned in accordance with technical level and expertise.

Annual salary

Hourly: $17.85 - $28.76

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New Jersey

City (-ies)

1747 NJ-34 NJ 07727 Wall Township

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No