Electrical Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial • Melbourne, FL • 7h ago

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.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $81.89 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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