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.

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-perm

Location: Melbourne, FL – Onsite

Employment Type: W2 Contract

Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM

Training Schedule: First month will be 1st Shift, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Start Date: November 30, 2026

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor'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 degree
• Hands-on experience with LabVIEW and TestStand
• LabVIEW/TestStand certification or formal training
• Experience working with both hardware and software
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics
• Experience working with RF (Radio Frequency) devices
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Must meet the stated U.S. Person requirement

Desired Skills & Experience

• Software development experience/proficiency with LabVIEW and/or C#
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment ( ATE ) and manufacturing test stations
• Experience with avionics/aerospace products
• Experience with electronic test equipment, including:
• Digital multimeters (DMM)
• Oscilloscopes
• Network analyzers
• Spectrum analyzers
• Logic analyzers
• Power supplies
• Electronic loads
• Strong communication, documentation, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production test environments

What You Will Be Doing

• Troubleshoot hardware and software solutions
• Support manufacturing and service test solutions for aerospace/avionics products
• Work closely with mechanical, systems, electrical, and other engineering disciplines
• Reverse engineer existing equipment and document existing designs
• Support automated test software development
• Review and verify automated test procedures that drive software changes required to support operations
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot multi-rack test stations
• Troubleshoot electronic/RF test equipment and associated hardware
• Present project and technical status to peers, internal management, and customers
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Support technicians, engineering project assistants, and engineering peers as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge of hardware processes, tools, methods, workflows, and best practices