job summary: Our client's Avionics Test Engineering organization is looking for a motivated individual to be a Principal Electrical Engineer to work with multidisciplinary teams developing complex engineering solutions. The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international. As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering team, the Principal Electrical Engineer will primarily support internal customers such as Factory. Here you will be given hardware and/or software tasks developing product tests for a variety of Aerospace products. If you don't want to be limited to only hardware or software engineering this position is for you, as knowledge of both are essential to this position. The primary responsibility for this position is to support manufacturing and service test solutions for company products. The engineer who fills this position will develop strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. This position will heavily utilize hardware and software development and debug skills on multi-rack test stations used to test products. These test stations may include but are not limited by the following test equipment: Digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads. This position will also support thermal and vibration test equipment and software suites for environmental stress and screening requirements of products. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strive to perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently. This person will consistently demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with all levels of the organization and will routinely go above and beyond expectations in performing their work. This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. The role requires working closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success. You will use independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities the majority of the time under general supervision. location: Melbourne, Florida job type: Contract salary: $65 - 75 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Troubleshoot HW & SW solutionsWork closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical and systems engineering) to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approachAbility to reverse engineer existing equipment (e.g., documenting something that is already built)Support automated test software developmentReview, and verify automated test procedures that will drive software changes required to support operationsPresent project / technical status to peers, internal management and customersDemonstrate excellent time management skills - ability to multitask and delegate work to support technicians, engineering project assistants, and peersDemonstrate knowledge of hardware processes, tools, methods, work flow, and best practices qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline with 3-5 years experience or in lieu of a degree 8-9 years experience skills: Have good communication, documentation, and collaboration/teamwork skillsSoftware development experience/proficiency - LabView and/or C# is a plusMust be able to read electronic schematicsMust have experience working on RF (Radio Frequency) devicesHave domain knowledge of avionics productsTroubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.