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Electrical Engineer - HYBRID

The Structures Company
3 days ago
On-site
Orlando, Florida, United States
$49 - $67 USD hourly

JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer - HYBRID
LOCATION: (HYBRID) Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $49-67/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

  • Owns end-to-end interconnect design and documentation for complex subsystems and systems.

  • Performs interconnect documentation including full-system cable tracing, interconnection matrices, schematic accuracy, traceability to requirements documents, and configuration management.

  • Performs cable marking and identification using MIL-STD/IPC labeling standards, color-coding schemes, and asset tag integration.

  • Uses technical drawing and CAD tools, preferably Zuken E3, for 3D wiring harness layouts, BOM alignment, revision control, and version management.

  • Performs power budgeting and management including load flow calculations, efficiency optimization, thermal derating, redundancy strategies, safety and EMC compliance, and power distribution schematics.

  • Performs custom I/O cable design including connector selection and engineering for D-Sub, RJ45, fiber, HDMI, and custom termination.

  • Applies EMI/EMC shielding strategies, signal integrity modeling, prototyping, and validation testing per IPC-WHMA-A-620.

  • Drives and enforces documentation and cable-marking standards across project teams.

  • Mentors junior engineers on harness design, routing best practices, and tool usage.

  • Performs risk assessments for cable failure modes, thermal overload, and ESD/EMI susceptibility.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5+ years of Electrical or Mechanical engineering experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

  • Proven understanding of Aerospace Hardware Systems including electrical schematics, design, development, integration, and testing.

  • Experience with interconnect documentation including full-system cable tracing, interconnection matrices, and traceability to requirements documents.

  • Experience with cable marking and identification using MIL-STD/IPC labeling standards and color-coding schemes.

  • Experience with technical drawing and CAD tools, preferably Zuken E3, 3D wiring harness layouts, and BOM alignment.

  • Experience with power budgeting and management including load flow calculations, thermal derating, and power distribution schematics.

  • Experience with custom I/O cable design including connector selection, EMI/EMC shielding strategies, signal integrity modeling, and validation testing per IPC-WHMA-A-620.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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