Advanced Systems Engineer

Job Title: Advanced Systems Engineer

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type: Contract to Direct

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $71.06

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an Advanced Space Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of next-generation space-based systems. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop advanced communications and digital signal processing solutions while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace and satellite technologies.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on advanced space technologies supporting critical national security and aerospace missions.
• Collaborate with experts in systems engineering, digital signal processing, communications, and space systems.
• Participate in research-driven programs utilizing emerging technologies and innovative engineering approaches.
• Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning, technical growth, and career advancement.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This position offers the opportunity to help develop sophisticated space-based systems involving satellite communications, signal processing, payload development, and advanced systems engineering. Your contributions will help shape future technologies that support critical missions and expand the boundaries of aerospace innovation.

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 design, development, integration, verification, and testing of advanced space-based systems.
• Develop and analyze system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and performance models.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, and systems engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development and system performance analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis, modeling, simulation, and validation of complex space and communications systems.
• Support hardware integration, prototype development, system test activities, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Participate in Agile development activities and cross-functional program execution.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, test engineering, or space systems development.
• 3+ years of experience supporting requirements development, system architecture, verification, validation, or requirements management activities.
• 3+ years of experience working with digital signal processing, communications systems, RF systems, or related technologies.
• 3+ years of experience using engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, or systems engineering tools.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with Python development and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience supporting SmallSat or CubeSat development programs.
• Experience with FlatSat environments, hardware prototype development, hardware integration, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Electrical engineering background with a focus on communications systems or digital signal processing.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Agile hardware, software, or firmware development practices.
• Experience with Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, MagicDraw, or Cameo.
• Experience supporting space payload design, development, integration, and testing.
• Knowledge of Detection & Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, Communications Theory, or Information Theory.
• Experience with MATLAB and related DSP toolboxes.
• Knowledge of radar processing, RF signal processing, Monte Carlo analysis, phased arrays, or beamforming technologies.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on program schedules and business needs.
• Work Arrangement: 100% On-site.
• Work Environment: Advanced aerospace and defense engineering environment supporting space systems, communications technologies, and mission-critical programs.
• 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.

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