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Design Engineer
Posted: 06/01/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 44717
Pay Rate: 65.38
Job Description
The Panther Group is seeking experienced Design Engineers for an exciting contract opportunity with a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer in Orlando, FL.
This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in electromechanical design, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) board layout, connector selection, harness design, and manufacturing support. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and contributing to advanced electronic systems, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical layouts for Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) boards and electronic hardware systems
- Perform CCA board layout and integration activities
- Select and integrate connectors, cables, and harnesses into complex assemblies
- Ensure proper fit, clearance, tolerance, and manufacturability requirements are met
- Utilize Creo and Windchill to create and maintain engineering designs and documentation
- Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews
- Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues throughout the product lifecycle
- Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering documentation, and design packages
- Define and support testing, validation, and integration activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering
- Support aerospace and defense product development from concept through production
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance required (not required to start)
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with:
- CCA board mechanical layout and design
- Connector selection and integration
- Manufacturing support activities
- Minimum 3 years of experience using:
- PTC Creo
- Windchill
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with:
- Zuken
- IPC standards
- Aerospace and defense product development environments
- Experience producing engineering documentation and technical design packages
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
- Cable and harness design experience
- Experience supporting electronic packaging and enclosure integration
- Familiarity with testing and validation planning
- Experience supporting products throughout the full engineering lifecycle
- Prior experience working in highly regulated aerospace or defense environments
- Work on cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies
- Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams
- Enjoy a 4-day work week with every Friday off
- Gain experience supporting complex electronic systems and mission-critical products
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-visibility engineering programs
Meet Your Recruiter
Amanda Krafcik
Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry. She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player. Fun fact: Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.
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