Electro Mechanical Design Engineer

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C. in Orlando, FL is seeking an Electro Mechanical Design Engineer to develop innovative concepts and provide electromechanical production support across defense programs.

The role focuses on CCA/harness design, enclosure layouts, and BOM creation, with leadership across the engineering lifecycle. You will model wiring harnesses, perform verification testing, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional electromechanical engineering experience.
• Proficient in CREO modeling and electromechanical system design.
• Experience with CCA/PWB, cable/harness design and electronic packaging.
• Leadership experience across the engineering/production lifecycle and EVM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical systems and CCAs, harnesses, enclosures, and sub-assemblies.
• Create detailed 3D models, layouts, drawings with material and process specs.
• Model wiring harnesses using Zuken and prepare complete BOMs.
• Develop model-based routing to meet size, weight, and power constraints.
• Define test criteria, verify results, and document with Windchill.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Defense industry experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

CREO

Zuken E3

Windchill

PWB/Cable harness design

Job description

Electro Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:Orlando, FL

Job ID: #73472

Duration: 3-6 months contract

Pay Range: $57-65 - W2 hourly

Job 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.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• 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 perform design trade studies evaluating cost, weight, packaging, and power benefits
• Flex circuit and microelectronics design experience

• This position has the option to convert to a full time employee.
• Work Schedule: 4x 10 schedule, with ability to flex. 3 days on site, 1 day work from home.
• 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.

Benefits provided:

401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].