Electrical Engineer

Design the Technology That Powers the Mission: Electrical Engineer (Motor Control & Servo Systems)

Ready to engineer advanced motion-control solutions for next-generation aerospace and defense systems? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer for a high-impact opportunity in Rolling Meadows, Illinois . If you're passionate about motor drives, power electronics, control systems, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is your opportunity to contribute to technology that helps define what's possible across air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace.

Position Details

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Job Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Schedule

Pay Rate: $66.92 per Hour

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site

Make an Impact

As an Electrical Engineer supporting advanced motor control and servo system development , you'll be responsible for designing innovative electromechanical solutions that support critical aerospace and defense programs. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll help develop and integrate sophisticated motor drive systems, power electronics, and control architectures that power mission-critical applications.

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to challenging technical problems while working alongside some of the industry's most talented engineers.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop motor drive solutions for advanced electromechanical servo systems.
• Select and evaluate motors, motor drives, and digital controllers based on technical requirements and cost objectives.
• Design PWM and linear motor drive hardware for high-performance applications.
• Develop, model, and optimize control systems using MATLAB®, Simulink®, and circuit simulation tools.
• Conduct testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of motor control systems.
• Support subsystem integration and system-level verification activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple programs and business units.
• Analyze performance data and implement design improvements to maximize reliability and efficiency.
• Participate in engineering trade studies and technical evaluations to support design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements, engineering standards, and quality expectations.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience (10+ years with a Master's degree or 8+ years with a PhD).
• Experience selecting and controlling three-phase brushless DC motors.
• Strong background in power electronics design.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and circuit simulation tools such as SPICE or Saber.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional candidates may also bring:

• Experience selecting motors, drive systems, and digital controllers to meet performance and cost objectives.
• Expertise with high-precision, multi-axis servo systems utilizing inertial stabilization.
• Experience designing power electronics using GaN FET technology.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, integration, and system testing experience.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with digital communication interfaces.
• Strong understanding of digital control theory and system dynamics.
• Knowledge of how motor-drive performance affects overall system-level requirements.
• Experience developing embedded software or firmware, including C programming for Texas Instruments C2000 microcontrollers using Code Composer Studio.
• Experience conducting structured engineering trade studies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial , we connect exceptional engineering talent with opportunities that make a meaningful impact. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to support a premier aerospace and defense innovator working on cutting-edge technologies.
• Challenging projects that push the boundaries of engineering and innovation.
• Collaboration with highly skilled professionals across multiple technical disciplines.
• Competitive compensation at $66.92 per hour .
• Exposure to advanced power electronics, motor control systems, and mission-critical technologies.
• A culture that values innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• The chance to contribute to systems that support national security and next-generation aerospace capabilities.
• Valuable experience that can elevate your engineering career and expand your technical expertise.

Ready to Define What's Possible?

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for motor control, power electronics, and advanced aerospace technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in shaping the future of aviation and defense innovation. Your next breakthrough starts here.

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: $66.92 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 California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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