Lead Hardware Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer – Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in Orlando, FL for an approximately six-month contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will lead electrical and mechanical hardware engineering activities supporting the design, development, and testing of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems and subsystems.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.

• 4–6 years of experience with electrical troubleshooting.

• 4–6 years of experience designing test equipment and hardware systems.

• 4–6 years of experience with wiring harness design.

• 4–6 years of experience using Creo Parametric.

• 4–6 years of experience using Windchill EPDM.

• 4–6 years of experience using Zuken E3.

• 4–6 years of experience developing and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• 4–6 years of experience applying engineering design principles.

• 4–6 years of experience with engineering design release and change management processes.

• 4–6 years of experience with mechanical and electrical engineering.

• 4–6 years of experience with product development.

• Ability to lead and coach electrical and mechanical engineers.

• Ability to coordinate engineering activities and meet project milestones and commitments.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance upon conversion to a permanent position.

What You’ll Do

• Lead hardware engineering activities supporting Automated Test Equipment (ATE) programs.

• Coach and provide technical guidance to electrical and mechanical engineers.

• Design and develop hardware systems and subsystems for automated test applications.

• Support the research, design, development, and testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom hardware components.

• Develop hardware installation designs for components and assemblies used in chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, customer facilities, and shelters.

• Design and support electrical wiring harnesses and related hardware assemblies.

• Apply engineering design principles to develop reliable hardware solutions.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting and support hardware testing activities.

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, Bills of Materials, and technical specifications.

• Utilize Creo Parametric, Windchill EPDM, and Zuken E3 to support hardware design and documentation.

• Support engineering design release and change control processes.

• Review technical specifications, vendor information, and test reports.

• Coordinate the preparation and review of project documentation to ensure compliance with customer and contract requirements.

• Interface with Program Managers and Engineering Program Managers to communicate technical progress and project requirements.

• Monitor engineering activities to ensure project milestones and commitments are met.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle.

Pay

$28.19–$72.00 per hour.

Job ID: 23160

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.