Principal Electrical Engineer

Long-term contract opportunity in Melbourne, FL for a Principal Electrical Engineer. The Principal Electrical Engineer will primarily support internal customers such as Factory. You will be given hardware and/or software tasks developing product tests for a variety of aerospace and avionics products.

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The engineer will work closely with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical and systems engineering, to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach. This position requires strong experience working with both hardware and software and is an onsite role.Our client is a multibillion-dollar company that provides technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.
Contract Duration: 6-12 Months, with possibility of extension/temp-to-permLocation: Melbourne, FL – OnsiteEmployment Type: W2 ContractShift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PMTraining Schedule: First month will be 1st Shift, 7:00 AM-4:00 PMStart Date: November 30, 2026
Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline with 3-5 years of relevant experience, or 8-9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degreeHands-on experience with LabVIEW and TestStandLabVIEW/TestStand certification or formal trainingExperience working with both hardware and softwareAbility to read and understand electronic schematicsExperience working with RF (Radio Frequency) devicesStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsMust meet the stated U.S. Person requirementDesired Skills & ExperienceSoftware development experience/proficiency with LabVIEW and/or C#Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and manufacturing test stationsExperience with avionics/aerospace productsExperience with electronic test equipment, including:Digital multimeters (DMM)OscilloscopesNetwork analyzersSpectrum analyzersLogic analyzersPower suppliesElectronic loadsStrong communication, documentation, collaboration, and teamwork skillsExperience supporting manufacturing or production test environmentsWhat You Will Be DoingTroubleshoot hardware and software solutionsSupport manufacturing xzbcwsv and service test solutions for aerospace/avionics productsWork closely with mechanical, systems, electrical, and other engineering disciplinesReverse engineer existing equipment and document existing designsSupport automated test software developmentReview and verify automated test procedures that drive software changes required to support operationsDevelop, maintain, and troubleshoot multi-rack test stationsTroubleshoot electronic/RF test equipment and associated hardwarePresent project and technical status to peers, internal management, and customersDemonstrate excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesSupport technicians, engineering project assistants, and engineering peers as neededDemonstrate knowledge of hardware processes, tools, methods, workflows, and best practices