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EE Technical Designer 3

PDS Defense

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Compensation
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Location
Ridley Park, PA
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
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Job overview

PDS Defense seeks an EE Technical Designer 3 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. The designer develops, maintains, and releases electrical and mechanical drawings, system designs, and engineering documentation using applicable standards and design tools. The role also supports design validation, installation and part design, and coordination with internal partners and external suppliers. It requires at least three years of experience with wire harness, electrical, or mechanical design.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wire Harness DesignElectrical DesignMechanical DesignModel-Based DefinitionCATIA V5SolidworksSiemens NXENOVIAPDMCross-Functional CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationElectrical Wiring DesignWiring Installation DesignEquipment Installation DesignSystems ArchitectureWiring ArchitectureFAA CertificationEWIS CertificationMilitary CertificationElectrical FabricationElectrical Production SupportElectrical System Design PrinciplesElectrical RegulationsAdaptability

Qualifications

3+ Years Design Experience5+ Years Related Experience or EquivalentAssociate Degree or Equivalent Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Engineering

EE Technical Designer 3 Ridley Park, PA Posted: 7/14/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219006

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an EE Technical Designer 3, in Ridley Park, PA. Job ID#219006

Job Description:

Develops, maintains and releases electrical/mechanical drawings, systems designs or engineering documentation and data by applying company, industry and governmental standards. Using design tools prepares documentation and incorporates design changes. Creates, develops and maintains systems designs by preparing design layouts, modifying existing designs and assisting in identifying design discrepancies. Supports engineering system design and functionality validation activities. Develops and maintains product installation designs and part designs ranging from simple to moderately complex. Coordinates activities and products with internal partners and external suppliers. Works under general direction.

Required Experience:

3+ years of experience with wire harness, electrical and/or mechanical design.

Preferred Experience:

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in Model-Based Definition (CATIA V5, Solidworks, Siemens, NX), ENOVIA, and PDM

Experience working in a cross functional team environment and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Experience in electrical wiring design, wiring installation design, equipment installation design, systems and wiring architecture, FAA/EWIS/military certification, electrical fabrication, and electrical production line support

Familiarity with electrical system design principles and relevant regulations

Ability to quickly adapt to program tools and procedures

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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