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Aplin is partnered with a global leader to hire an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Brampton, ON. This role will start as a 1 year contract with opportunity for extension or conversion to permanent.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Design Engineer to support avionics box design and electrical engineering initiatives within advanced robotics and space-related programs. This role involves supporting ongoing operational programs as well as new development and R&D initiatives.
You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop detailed mechanical and electrical design solutions for space and terrestrial applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Candidates do not need experience in every area below but should demonstrate solid CAD and drawing experience.
- Prepare drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM) for:
- Avionics chassis
- Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
- Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
- Cable harness designs
- Create cable assembly drawings using NX or AutoCAD to established standards
- Interpret client requirements and develop compliant design solutions
- Design cable mechanisms for rotary interfaces
- Perform cable routing and 3D modeling
- Integrate electrical, materials, thermal, and structural design inputs into 3D models
- Support avionics chassis design with considerations for EMI/EMC, thermal, structural, mass, and volume constraints
- Develop production, assembly, and parts list drawings
- Create and maintain standard manuals, processes, and templates
- Contribute to internal CAD libraries of parts and product components
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking abilities
- Able to work in a fast-paced, requirement-driven environment
- Team-oriented with a high level of integrity
- Customer-focused mindset
Assets (Nice to Have):
- Knowledge of geometric tolerancing and drawing standards
- Experience in the space or aerospace sector
- Experience with NX/Teamcenter, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MS Visio, Altium, or OrCAD
Security Requirements:
Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain:
- Reliability Status security clearance
- Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance
- ITAR compliance
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