Systems Engineer

Description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Employment Type: Temp to Perm (6 months)

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Compensation: $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Schedule: 980-Reg

About the Opportunity:

• We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and execution of safety programs for complex systems and mission-critical technologies.
• In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams and customer stakeholders to identify risks, develop safety documentation, and ensure system safety requirements are effectively implemented and validated.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

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.

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What You'll Do:

• Develop System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Hazard Analyses, and Safety Assessment Reports in accordance with MIL-STD-882E.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate hardware, software, and operational interfaces and identify potential system risks.
• Partner with customer stakeholders to define, implement, and validate system safety requirements.
• Support verification and validation efforts by ensuring safety requirements are documented and traceable throughout the system lifecycle.
• Present system safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation strategies during customer design review meetings.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in DO-178 and DO-254 development processes.
• 5+ years of experience in ARP4754/ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882E.
• 5+ years of experience in MIL-HDBK-516.
• 5+ years of experience in USAF Airworthiness Circular 17-01 (AC-17-01).
• 5+ years of experience with reliability assessments such as FMEA, FMECA, FTA, FRACAS and RCCA.

What Sets You Apart:

• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178/DO-254.
• Reporting hazardous materials (NAS-411).
• Assessing Human Machine Interfaces (MIL-STD-1472).
• STAMP/STPA.
• Ability to internalize requirements definition and document System Safety artifacts in DOORS or Cameo
• Strong oral/written communication and customer interface skills a necessity and presentation skills.
• Strong investigation skills (able to identify hazards in the system and collaborate with multiple other engineers).

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• 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 necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Requires the ability to obtain an Active Top 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.