Hardware Engineer

•HYBRID Orlando , FL 32861

Posted:

08/12/2026

Industry:

Aerospace, Engineering Job Number:

MkdNVGpXMDlvMlFUYjRJZGo5UDF1QT09

Pay Rate:

50-70

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC

•17276 Job Description

JOB TITLE

Hardware Engineer

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HYBRID LOCATION

(HYBRID)Orlando, FL

PAY RATE

$50.00-70.00/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry:

Aerospace / Defense /

Aviation Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks:

Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide:

Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift:

4/10-1st

Shift Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Performs hardware design and development for power and control systems, motion platform integration, visual display systems, avionics interfaces, and ancillary equipment for FAA Level D Full Flight Simulator. Manages end-to-end integration of new simulator hardware with existing building infrastructure including HVAC, electrical distribution, grounding, and fire and smoke monitoring systems. Leads Hardware Engineers to synchronize engineering, procurement, production planning, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure design completion as scheduled. Develops and generates CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles. Develops and generates hardware architectural layouts for system and lower-level interfaces between systems and subsystems. Derives hardware and sub-tier requirements from customer requirements. Builds BOMs, creates parts, assemblies, and design documentation. Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and performs complex system-level tolerance analysis. Generates hardware architecture, high-level interconnects, and derives requirements from customer and system-level flow downs. Adapts hardware designs to existing climate control systems ensuring temperature and humidity stability for avionics and motion platforms.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field. Experience in developing flight simulation hardware solutions. Experience developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings. Experience deriving hardware and sub-tier requirements from customer requirements. Experience building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation. Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex system-level tolerance analysis. Experience supporting cross-functional teams through major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR). Experience applying Hardware Engineering processes in an Agile environment.

Preferred:

Experience with Windchill, Creo, Catia, Zuken, Cameo, and prior experience in development, integration, and deployment of flight training systems.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords:

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career to new heights—apply today! Engineers

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