Advanced Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

Job Title:  Systems Engineer- Regional Strike Programs

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $59.22

About the Opportunity:

Join a mission-critical engineering team supporting Regional Strike Programs that deliver advanced hardware, software, and integrated defense systems. As a Systems Engineer, you'll work on complex programs that support national security initiatives, partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, test, and deploy cutting-edge technology solutions.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute across multiple systems engineering disciplines, including requirements development, test and integration, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and hardware systems engineering.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Support critical national defense and security missions
• Work alongside talented systems, software, hardware, and integration engineers
• Exposure to advanced technologies and complex engineering challenges
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule option with every other Friday off
• Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Opportunity to expand expertise in MBSE, requirements management, and systems integration

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This position offers the chance to contribute directly to sophisticated defense systems from concept through deployment. Whether you're developing requirements, supporting integration testing, analyzing system architectures, or troubleshooting hardware, your work will directly impact mission success.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Support the development and delivery of advanced hardware, software, and systems solutions

• Participate in hardware and software validation, verification, integration, and performance testing

• Develop, document, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle

• Support system modeling, simulation, and architecture analysis using MBSE methodologies

• Assist with hardware systems integration, troubleshooting, and design support

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure systems meet mission requirements

• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and system-level testing activities

• Support Agile development activities and engineering process improvements

• Contribute to technical documentation, reports, and engineering deliverables

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or 3+ years with a Master's degree)
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field
• 3+ years of experience supporting systems integration, verification, validation, testing, or requirements management activities
• 2+ years of experience working with requirements management, systems modeling, or engineering lifecycle tools
• 2+ years of experience supporting cross-functional engineering teams in a technical environment
• 1+ year of experience working in Agile development environments preferred

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and technical standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Test & Integration Engineering
• Experience with Requirements Engineering and requirements management tools
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system modeling, and simulation tools
• Experience supporting hardware system design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Ability to quickly learn and new technologies and engineering concepts
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to professional development and technical growth
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools for requirements analysis, documentation, trade studies, and engineering workflows
• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms and AI-enabled engineering practices while adhering to security and data-handling requirements

Additional Information:

• Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite with flexibility for occasional hybrid work
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Occasional overtime may be required based on program and customer requirements
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Active Secret Clearance

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.