Electrical Engineer

Design the Electronics That Power Flight - Electrical Engineer Opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial

Location: Wichita, KS | Payrate: $57 - $62.50/hour | Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

*** This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

About the Role
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Electrical Engineer who will help design and deliver cutting-edge electronics for motors, actuators, and advanced electromechanical systems. In this hands-on role, you'll own the full product lifecycle-from concept through production-developing high-reliability solutions that power mission-critical aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for motors, actuators, and control/interface electronics
• Develop electronic drive solutions and interface circuitry to meet customer and system requirements
• Perform circuit simulation, component selection, derating analysis, and design trade studies
• Oversee PCB layout to ensure performance, packaging, and design integrity
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to integrate electronics into complete assemblies, including thermal and packaging considerations
• Create and maintain schematics, BOMs, specifications, drawings, and test documentation
• Conduct FMEA, MTBF/reliability analysis, and design reviews to ensure robust performance
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, validation, qualification, and environmental testing
• Use lab equipment to debug, test, and validate electronic hardware
• Interface directly with customers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
• Support production transition, pilot builds, and ongoing product improvements
• Contribute to high-reliability engineering solutions in aerospace and defense environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in analog and digital circuit design for electromechanical or high-reliability products
• Experience with electronic drives, interface electronics, and component selection
• Proven experience supporting full product lifecycle (concept through release and sustaining)
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing
• Strong understanding of schematic capture, board-level design, and PCB layout review
• Experience performing FMEA and reliability analysis
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to support both new product development and sustaining engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 standards
• Experience with tools such as Cadence OrCAD, Ansys Electronics Desktop, Mathcad, Autodesk Inventor, and document control systems
• Familiarity with motor drives, power electronics integration, and PCB packaging
• Experience with qualification and environmental testing, and customer technical reviews
• Background in aerospace, defense, industrial, or motion-control environments
• Experience integrating electronics into compact electromechanical assemblies

Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll be part of a team driving innovation in aerospace and advanced engineering. We offer:

• Opportunities to work on impactful, cutting-edge technologies
• A collaborative, high-performance culture focused on quality and innovation
• Career growth through challenging projects and cross-functional exposure
• A strong commitment to safety, precision, and engineering excellence
• Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment

Ready to Build What Powers the Future?

If you're a driven electrical engineer ready to take on complex challenges and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the next generation of aerospace technology.

Pay Details: $57.00 to $62.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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