Electrical Engineer

PDS Defense; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer for Orlando, FL to own interconnect design and documentation for complex subsystems. You will drive cable-marking standards and collaborate across disciplines on signal integrity and power distribution issues.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace/defense engineering, experience with E-CAD tools, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. On-site work in Orlando is expected with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Electrical or Mechanical engineering experience in aerospace/defense.
• Understanding of Aerospace Hardware System including electrical schematics, design, development, integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end interconnect design and documentation for complex subsystems.
• Lead cable-marking standards and documentation across project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers on harness design and routing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, and test engineers to resolve signal integrity and power distribution issues.

Skills

Interconnect design

Cable harness

EMC/EMI compliance

Schematic design

Security clearance

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Tools

Zuken E3

ETAP

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Job description

Engineering

Electrical Engineer Orlando, FL Posted: 11/10/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

227130

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

28

Shift:

1

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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled