Advanced Systems Engineer - Regional Strike Programs

Job Title: Advances System Engineer- Regional Strike Program

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $62.16/ hour

About the Opportunity:

Join a high-performing engineering team supporting Regional Strike Programs (RSP) and the development of advanced defense technologies that enable mission-critical operations. As an Advanced Systems Engineer, you'll work across hardware, software, and integrated systems, contributing to the design, analysis, integration, testing, and deployment of complex solutions that support national security initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to work throughout the systems engineering lifecycle while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Support advanced defense and national security programs
• Work on complex hardware, software, and integrated systems
• Collaborate with systems, software, test, hardware, and integration teams
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• Research-oriented environment focused on technical excellence and innovation
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Exposure to cutting-edge MBSE, systems integration, and requirements engineering practices

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role places you at the center of system development efforts, where you'll influence requirements, architecture, integration, testing, and deployment activities. You'll help deliver advanced systems that directly support critical defense missions while expanding your expertise across multiple systems engineering disciplines.

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 integrated systems solutions
• Perform system verification, validation, performance testing, and integration activities
• Develop, analyze, document, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities, including system modeling and simulation
• Participate in hardware systems design, integration, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure technical requirements are achieved
• Support design reviews, technical evaluations, engineering documentation, and trade studies
• Contribute to Agile development activities and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Leverage modern digital engineering and AI-enabled tools to improve engineering productivity and quality

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Integration Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical disciplines (or 3+ years with a Master's degree)
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM discipline
• 3+ years of experience supporting systems integration, verification, validation, or performance testing activities
• 3+ years of experience developing, managing, or analyzing system requirements
• 2+ years of experience working with requirements management and systems engineering tools
• 2+ years of experience supporting hardware systems integration, troubleshooting, or design efforts
• 1+ year of experience working within Agile development environments preferred

What Sets You Apart:

• 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 systems design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes and systems thinking
• Ability to quickly learn and new technologies and technical concepts
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check 
• Occasional overtime may be required based on program schedules 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.