Circuit Card Design Engineer

Datrose; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense-Aerospace is seeking a Circuit Card Design Engineer in Orlando, FL for a 1-year contract. The position is hybrid in Orlando, with an hourly rate up to $71/hr (W2, non-benefited) and U.S.

citizenship is required. You will capture schematics using Siemens Xpedition, design power distribution circuits, document requirements, and generate full design data packages for reviews, while coordinating across mechanical, software, and test teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience.
• Experience with design assurance processes and system-level requirements capture.

Responsibilities

• Capture schematics and produce EPCAD layouts using Siemens Xpedition Enterprise.
• Develop power distribution circuit card assemblies that meet performance and thermal targets.
• Define, document, and trace system requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
• Generate complete design data packages for Design Assurance review and release.
• Coordinate with mechanical, software, and test teams to align schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain an inclusive, collaborative environment.

Skills

System requirements development

Circuit card design & testing

Power electronics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition Enterprise

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Circuit Card Design Engineer Orlando,FL Posted:6/25/2026 Job Description

Job ID#:

16258

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Contractor

Role: Circuit Card Design Engineer

Client: Defense-Aerospace

Hourly Rate: up to $71/hr (W2, non-benefited)

Length: 1-year contract

Location: Orlando, FL - Hybrid

Shift: 4x10, 1 st Shift

Clearance: Due to nature of work performed within the facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Position Description:

• Capture schematics and produce EPCAD layouts using SiemensXpedition Enterprise, applying best practice routing, signal integrity, and EMI mitigation techniques.
• Develop power distribution circuit card assemblies that satisfy strict performance, thermal, and reliability targets.
• Define, document, and trace system performance, interface, and environmental requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
• Conduct trade off studies to select optimal components, architectures, and manufacturing processes.
• Generate complete design data packages (BOMs, drawings, test plans, verification results) for Design Assurance review and release.
• Coordinate with mechanical, software, and test teams to synchronize design, procurement, and testing schedules.
• Provide evidence and documentation for each Design Assurance gate, ensuring compliance with program standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment focused on technical excellence.

Required Skills:

• Experience developing and refining system requirements, including performance, interface, and environmental specifications.
• Proven experience in circuit card design, integration, and testing for power electronics.
• Proficiency with Siemens Xpedition Enterprise or an equivalent tool for schematic capture.

Desired Skills

• Experience with system power design and power distribution architecture.
• Knowledge of EMI grounding and isolation techniques.
• Familiarity with the MFC Design Assurance process.
• Experience using EPCAD for layout and signal routing.
• Understanding of environmental qualification testing (shock, vibration) for electronic assemblies.
• Ability to conduct trade studies and produce architecture diagrams and requirements packages.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of eight years of professional experience.