Design Engineer Level 3 (23135-1)

PSCI; Florida; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

PSCI seeks an Electro Mechanical Design Engineer to pioneer electromechanical concepts and provide production support across defense programs. You will design CCAs, harnesses, enclosures, and sub-assemblies, delivering detailed layouts, 3D models, and drawings with material and process choices.

Proficiency in CREO, Zuken E3, and Windchill is required. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, and support production through releases and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in electromechanical engineering or related field.
• Proficient in CREO modeling and electromechanical system design.
• Proficient with CCA/PWB, cable/harness design and development, and electronic packaging design.
• Experience leading projects across the engineering/production lifecycle (scoping, planning, scheduling, staffing, EVMS).
• Experience with cross-functional teams across multiple locations and presenting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical systems and components (CCAs, harnesses, enclosures, sub-assemblies).
• Create detailed mechanical layouts, 3D models, and drawings with material and process selections.
• Model wiring harnesses using Zuken and produce complete BOMs.
• Develop routing/layout packages meeting size, weight, and power constraints.
• Define acceptance criteria, verify testing, and document results in Windchill.
• Support production and design releases through assembly, inspection, and test phases.
• Collaborate with structural/thermal analysts, configuration, NPI, planning, and quality teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Reading engineering drawings

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Zuken E3

Windchill

Cable/Harness design

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Electro Mechanical Design Engineer will develop innovative design concepts and provide electromechanical production support across defense programs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Designing and developing electromechanical systems and components, including circuit card assemblies (CCAs), harness assemblies, electronic enclosures, and sub-assemblies.
• Generating detailed mechanical layouts, 3D models, and engineering drawings, including material, component, and process selections.
• Designing and modeling wiring harnesses using Zuken and producing complete Bills of Material.
• Creating model-based routing and layout packages that meet size, weight, and power constraints.
• Defining acceptance test criteria, performing verification testing, and documenting results in Windchill.
• Executing Material Review Board (MRB) actions, updating engineering change records, and maintaining configuration control.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including structural and thermal analysts, configuration management, electrical and mechanical designers, subcontracts, planning, and quality personnel.
• Providing technical support during design releases, assembly, inspection, and test phases.

Option to start prior to January start date if candidate is identified sooner.

Position includes possibility of driving to Ocala Florida facility and or Troy Alabama facility to support production programs.

• Must be US Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain.
• 4/10 Work Week.
• 1st Shift.
• $65.38/hr.
• Duration: 1/4/2026-4/3/2028.
• Non-Exempt.
• Contract Position.
• Worker will Telework >= 50%.

MANDATORY:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Electromechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient in CREO modeling and electromechanical system design.
• Proficient with CCA/PWB, cable/harness design and development, and electronic packaging design.
• Technical or project leadership experience supporting the production of high-reliability electronics products.
• Project leadership/management experience throughout the engineering/production lifecycle: scoping, sizing, cost estimation, planning, scheduling, staffing, tracking, and earned value management (EVM).
• Experience in presentation, oral and written communication to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges between co-workers, leaders, and customers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
• Experience capturing flowed and derived requirements for electromechanical designs.
• Direct experience supporting production (manufacturing and test).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives.
• Preparation for and participation in major program design reviews (PDR, CDR).
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Proven understanding of electronics standards and processes.
• Proven understanding of mechanical standards and processes.
• Proven understanding of electronic packaging principles.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with Zuken E3 and Windchill.
• Experience with military defense hardware.
• Experience with parts and materials selections.
• Ability to Read Engineering Drawings.
• Ability to perform design trade studies evaluating cost, weight, packaging, and power benefits.
• Flex circuit and microelectronics design experience.
• 6 years of experience with MS Office.
• 4-6 years of experience with Cable Design.
• 4-6 years of experience with Electro-Mechanical.
• 4-6 years of experience with Wiring Harness Design.
• 4-6 years of experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• 4-6 years of experience with Bill of Materials (BOM).
• 4-6 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

DESIRED:

• At least 1 year of experience with Electronic Testing.
• At least 1 year of experience with Electrical Testing.