PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer, in Orlando, FL. Job ID#227130
Job Description:
- Interconnect Documentation – Full-system cable tracing, interconnection matrices, schematic accuracy, traceability to requirements docs and configuration management
- Cable Marking & Identification – MIL-STD/IPC labeling standards, color-coding schemes, asset tag integration
- Technical Drawing & CAD – Experience with E-CAD tools, preferably Zuken E3; 3D wiring harness layouts; bill-of-materials (BOM) alignment; revision control and version management
- Power Budgeting & Management – Load flow calculations, efficiency optimization, thermal derating, redundancy strategies, safety/EMC compliance, power distribution schematics, energy analysis tools as applicable
- Custom I/O Cable Design – Connector selection and engineering (D-Sub, RJ45, fiber, HDMI, custom termination), cable assembly design, EMI/EMC shielding strategies, signal integrity modeling, prototyping, validation testing per IPC-WHMA-A-620 or similar
Expected Proficiency at 5–10 Years
- Owns end-to-end interconnect design and documentation for complex subsystems/systems
- Drives and enforces documentation/cable-marking standards across project teams
- Mentors junior engineers on harness design, routing best practices, and tool usage
- Collaborates across mechanical, firmware, systems, and test engineering to resolve signal-integrity and power-distribution issues
- Performs risk assessments for cable failure modes, thermal overload, and ESD/EMI susceptibility
- Manages revisions, configurations, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle
Frequently Used Standards & Toolsets
- MIL-STD-1513 (Interconnect diagrams), MIL-STD-461/464 (EMC)
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable and wire harness assembly requirements)
- Zuken E3, or equivalent
- Power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, or project-specific equivalents)
Basic Skills
- 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 System, including Electrical schematics, design, development, integration, and testing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ 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
Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ 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