Circuit Design Engineer Level 3 (21945-1)

PSCI

$149K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in circuit design
  • Proven experience in power electronics design and testing
  • Proficiency in Siemens Xpedition Enterprise or equivalent tool

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end design from concept to verification and release
  • Capture schematics and create EPCAD layouts applying best practices
  • Develop power distribution circuit card assemblies meeting stringent targets
  • Document and trace system performance and environmental requirements
  • Conduct trade-off studies for optimal design components and processes
  • Generate design data packages for Design Assurance
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for design synchronization
  • Mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment

Benefits

  • 4-day work week with flexible work-from-home options
  • Core office days are Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical defense systems
  • Engaging environment with potential for professional growth
  • Contract position providing potential pathway to permanent employment
Full Job Description
About the Job

21945-1 Circuit Design Engineer Level 3, Orlando, FL (Secret/Ability to Obtain)

DESCRIPTION:

You will be the Circuit Card Design Engineer on the ADSWAP CN program. Our team delivers mission critical power electronics for advanced defense systems, driving schematic capture, EPCAD layout, and full cycle Design Assurance for high reliability circuit card assemblies.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Circuit Card Design Engineer you will own end to end design-from initial concept through layout, verification, and release-ensuring each design meets power distribution, EMI, grounding, isolation, and environmental requirements. You will work side by side with mechanical, software, and test engineers to accelerate procurement and test cycles while providing complete design data packages for Design Assurance reviews. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Capture schematics and produce EPCAD layouts using SiemensXpedition Enterprise, applying best practice routing, signal integrity, and EMI mitigation techniques.
  • Develop power distribution circuit card assemblies that satisfy strict performance, thermal, and reliability targets.
  • Define, document, and trace system performance, interface, and environmental requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Conduct trade off studies to select optimal components, architectures, and manufacturing processes.
  • Generate complete design data packages (BOMs, drawings, test plans, verification results) for Design Assurance review and release.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, software, and test teams to synchronize design, procurement, and testing schedules.
  • Provide evidence and documentation for each Design Assurance gate, ensuring compliance with program standards and regulations.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment focused on technical excellence.


Core days in office: Tuesday and Wednesday. Flex WFH days Monday or Thursday. Dependent on program needs. Required 3 days a week on site.

  • Must be US Citizen.
  • Active Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain/
  • 4/10 Work Week
  • 1st Shift
  • $71.83/hr.
  • Duration: 7/6/2026-7/6/2027
  • Non-Exempt
  • Contract Position
  • Worker will Telework < 50%


MANDATORY:

  • Experience developing and refining system requirements, including performance, interface, and environmental specifications.
  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of eight years of professional experience.
  • Proven experience in circuit card design, integration, and testing for power electronics.
  • Proficiency with Siemens Xpedition Enterprise or an equivalent tool for schematic capture.


DESIRED:

  • Experience with system power design and power distribution architecture.
  • Knowledge of EMI grounding and isolation techniques.
  • Familiarity with the MFC Design Assurance process.
  • Experience using EPCAD for layout and signal routing.
  • Understanding of environmental qualification testing (shock, vibration) for electronic assemblies.
  • Ability to conduct trade studies and produce architecture diagrams and requirements packages.

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