Electro Mechanical Design Engineer

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Electro Mechanical Design Engineer (Contingent) in Orlando, FL, with potential to convert to full-time. The role supports defense programs, designing electromechanical systems and assemblies, and providing production support across multiple facilities.

Work schedule is a 4x10 hybrid model (3 on-site, 1 work-from-home) with flex options. A DoD Secret clearance is highly desirable, and relocation/visits to Ocala or Troy facilities may

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical systems and components, including CCAs, harnesses, enclosures, and sub-assemblies.
• Generate detailed mechanical layouts, 3D models, and engineering drawings with material, component, and process selections.
• Model wiring harnesses using Zuken and produce complete Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Create routing/layout packages meeting SWaP constraints; define acceptance test criteria, perform verification testing, and document results in Windchill.
• Execute Material Review Board actions, update engineering change records, and maintain configuration control; support design releases and testing phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in major program design reviews (PDR, CDR).

Skills

Cable Design

Electro-Mechanical

Wiring Harness Design

Team Player

Read Engineering Drawings

BOM

GD&T

Trade Studies

Electrical Testing

Electronic Testing

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD (Creo)

Windchill

Zuken E3

MS Office

Job description

Electro Mechanical Design Engineer (Contingent)

Location: Orlando, FL - MFC (Possibility of driving to Ocala, FL or Troy, AL facilities to support production)

Department / Business Org: MFC1300 / Engineering

Desired Start Date: January 4, 2027 (Option to start sooner if available)

Duration: Through April 3, 2028 (Long-term contract)

Work Schedule: 4x10 Schedule (3 days on-site, 1 day work-from-home), with the ability to flex

Pay: up to $65.38/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electro Mechanical Design Engineer to develop innovative design concepts and provide electromechanical production support across defense programs. This role offers the possibility of converting to a full-time employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Design and develop electromechanical systems and components, including circuit card assemblies (CCAs), harness assemblies, electronic enclosures, and sub-assemblies.
• Layouts & Modeling: Generate detailed mechanical layouts, 3D models, and engineering drawings, including material, component, and process selections.
• Design and model wiring harnesses using Zuken and produce complete Bills of Material (BOM).
• Routing & Testing: Create model-based routing and layout packages meeting size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints. Define acceptance test criteria, perform verification testing, and document results in Windchill.
• Configuration & Support: Execute Material Review Board (MRB) actions, update engineering change records, and maintain configuration control. Provide technical support during design releases, assembly, inspection, and test phases.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including structural/thermal analysts, configuration management, electrical/mechanical designers, subcontracts, planning, and quality personnel. Participate in major program design reviews (PDR, CDR).

Basic Required Qualifications

• Education: 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. (Note: Can accept candidates without a degree if they have >15 years of relevant experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Electromechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Core Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in CREO modeling and electromechanical system design.
  • Proficient with CCA/PWB, cable/harness design and development, and electronic packaging design.
  • Experience with Zuken E3 and Windchill.
  • Proven understanding of electronics/mechanical standards, electronic packaging principles, and parts/materials selections.
  • Ability to perform design trade studies evaluating cost, weight, packaging, and power benefits.
  • Flex circuit and microelectronics design experience.
• Leadership & Project Management: Technical or project leadership experience supporting the production of high-reliability electronics products and managing the engineering/production lifecycle (scoping, sizing, cost estimation, planning, scheduling, staffing, tracking, and Earned Value Management / EVM).
• Security Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (highly desired if contractor already holds clearance at time of submittal). Role requires access to ECI information.

Required Skills & Experience Matrix

• Category Skill Name Importance Required Experience Areas of Expertise Cable Design Required 4 - 6 Years
• Areas of Expertise Electro-Mechanical Required 4 - 6 Years
• Areas of Expertise Wiring Harness Design Required 4 - 6 Years
• Soft Skills Team Player Required 4 - 6 Years
• Software Skills Computer Aided Design (CAD) Required 4 - 6 Years
• Software Skills MS Office Preferred (Level 2) 6+ Years
• Technical Skills Ability to Read Engineering Drawings Required 4 - 6 Years
• Technical Skills Bill Of Materials (BOM) Required 4 - 6 Years
• Technical Skills Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Required 4 - 6 Years
• Technical Skills Electrical Testing Optional < 1 Year
• Technical Skills Electronic Testing