Power the Future of Flight – Principal Electrical Engineer Wanted

Melbourne, FL | $81.89/hr | Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment) | 9/80 Schedule | Weekend Shift

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier leader in the aviation industry, to hire a Principal Electrical Engineer for an exciting opportunity supporting advanced avionics test engineering. If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, working across hardware and software systems, and contributing to next-generation aerospace innovation, this role is built for you.

Role Summary & Impact

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing test solutions for cutting-edge avionics systems used by commercial airlines, defense organizations, and global aerospace customers.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated multi-rack test stations, troubleshoot mission-critical systems, and collaborate with engineering teams worldwide to ensure quality, performance, and reliability across high-value aerospace products.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

• Develop, troubleshoot, and improve hardware and software test solutions for avionics products
• Support manufacturing and service test systems used in production environments
• Work with multi-rack automated test stations and complex electronic equipment
• Utilize tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies, and electronic loads
• Support thermal and vibration testing systems for environmental stress screening
• Reverse engineer existing equipment and create clear technical documentation
• Review and verify automated test procedures and software updates
• Assist with automated test software development (LabVIEW/C# preferred)
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Present technical updates to management, peers, and customers
• Delegate tasks and support technicians and project assistants as needed
• Apply best practices for workflow, quality, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics
• Experience working with RF (Radio Frequency) devices
• Strong communication, teamwork, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work onsite in Melbourne, FL
• Willingness to complete 4–6 weeks of onsite training Monday–Friday

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW and/or C# software development
• Avionics product knowledge or aerospace industry experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing test environments
• Background with automated test equipment and environmental testing systems
• Proven ability to multitask in fast-paced technical environments

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect elite engineering talent with world-class companies transforming the future of aerospace. In this role, you’ll join an industry innovator known for advanced avionics and mission-critical technologies.

You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay at $81.89/hr
• 9/80 work schedule for added flexibility
• Opportunity to work on advanced avionics systems used globally
• Exposure to cutting-edge hardware and software technologies
• Collaborative environment with top engineering talent
• Career-building experience with a recognized aerospace leader

Ready to Engineer What’s Next?

If you’re a driven electrical engineer ready to tackle high-impact aerospace challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and elevate your engineering career.

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