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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