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JOB TITLE: Hardware Engineer - HYBRID
LOCATION: (HYBRID)Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $50.00-70.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 4/10-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Performs hardware design and development for power and control systems, motion platform integration, visual display systems, avionics interfaces, and ancillary equipment for FAA Level D Full Flight Simulator.

• Manages end-to-end integration of new simulator hardware with existing building infrastructure including HVAC, electrical distribution, grounding, and fire and smoke monitoring systems.

• Leads Hardware Engineers to synchronize engineering, procurement, production planning, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure design completion as scheduled.

• Develops and generates CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles.

• Develops and generates hardware architectural layouts for system and lower-level interfaces between systems and subsystems.

• Derives hardware and sub-tier requirements from customer requirements.

• Builds BOMs, creates parts, assemblies, and design documentation.

• Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and performs complex system-level tolerance analysis.

• Generates hardware architecture, high-level interconnects, and derives requirements from customer and system-level flow downs.

• Adapts hardware designs to existing climate control systems ensuring temperature and humidity stability for avionics and motion platforms.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field.

• Experience in developing flight simulation hardware solutions.

• Experience developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings.

• Experience deriving hardware and sub-tier requirements from customer requirements.

• Experience building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex system-level tolerance analysis.

• Experience supporting cross-functional teams through major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).

• Experience applying Hardware Engineering processes in an Agile environment.

• Preferred: Experience with Windchill, Creo, Catia, Zuken, Cameo, and prior experience in development, integration, and deployment of flight training systems.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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