Software Engineer

Description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Employment: Temp to Perm (12 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $55.00-$60.00/hr.

Schedule: 980-Reg

About the Opportunity:

• Join a collaborative engineering team as a Software Engineer, where you'll help identify, analyze, and mitigate the impact of obsolete or diminishing components on complex systems and products.
• You'll work across engineering disciplines to develop alternative solutions, support system integration and testing, resolve technical challenges, and help ensure system performance, reliability, and continuity of supply.

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:

• Analyze DMSMS risks and develop alternative solutions to mitigate the impact of obsolete or diminishing components on system performance and availability.
• Translate customer requirements into system specifications, designs, architectures, technical documentation, and test plans.
• Plan and execute system integration and testing activities while troubleshooting and resolving technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical, and other engineering teams while managing resources across multiple concurrent programs.
• Prepare and present technical data during customer reviews and provide technical guidance to address customer concerns and support system performance.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience supporting complex systems, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, and technical documentation.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proven experience in DMSMS management, obsolescence mitigation/systems engineering/project management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of DMSMS principles, industry standards (e.g., SAE-ARP-6272), government standards (SD-22) and best practices for mitigating obsolescence risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical information and make informed decisions.
• Experience with component selection, qualification, and substitution processes.
• Proficiency in using DMSMS management tools, databases, and software applications (e.g., I.H.S., Silicon Expert)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential DMSMS challenges and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Effectively communicate in-person, electronically, and perform individual responsibilities as well as collaborating with a team.

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 an active Secret Clearance.
• Candidate must be able to travel on occasion.

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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.