Electrical Engineer - HYBRID

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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