Circuit Card Design Engineer

**Role: Circuit Card Design Engineer****Client: Defense\-Aerospace****Hourly Rate: up to $71/hr (W2, non\-benefited)****Length: 1\-year contract****Location:** **Orlando, FL \- Hybrid****Shift: 4x10, 1****st** **Shift****Clearance: Due to nature of work performed within the facility, U.S. citizenship is required.** **Position Description:*** Capture schematics and produce EPCAD layouts using Siemens Xpedition 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. **Required Skills:*** Experience developing and refining system requirements, including performance, interface, and environmental specifications. * 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 Skills*** 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, vibratio