FPA Principal Test Engineer
$130k - $170kAcara Solutions
Job Title: FPA Principal Test Engineer
Location: On-Site - Cypress, CA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Defense & Aerospace
Compensation: $130k-$170k
Shift: 1st
Schedule: 9x80
About the Opportunity:
As a mid-to-senior level Test Engineer (Level IV/V), you will lead critical testing efforts for advanced focal plane array (FPA) systems, supporting cutting-edge technologies in microelectronics and infrared detection. You'll design and execute test plans, maintain complex lab equipment, and mentor junior engineers, all while ensuring precision and reliability in a highly technical lab environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on hands-on problem-solving and leading sophisticated testing operations.
What You'll Do:
- Design and execute test plans and procedures for FPA, IR detector, and microelectronic systems while ensuring accurate and reliable results
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair test equipment, including coordinating with vendors and managing replacement parts
- Configure and operate optical and laser-based test setups, including cameras and Spot Scan testing systems
- Oversee Dewar systems and cryogenic operations, including setup, validation, thermal cycling, and maintenance of cooling systems
- Lead lab operations by mentoring junior engineers and managing calibration cycles for reference detectors, blackbody sources, and integrating sphere equipment
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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Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in testing FPA's and similar electronics
What Sets You Apart:
- Master's degree in engineering/science field
- Very strong understanding of both visible and IR imaging, spectral analysis and analog/digital pixel technology.
- Experience with spectral measurements (FTIR spectrometer, Monochromator, or similar Instruments) highly preferred
- Experience with Electroglas Wafer Probe, or similar equipment highly preferred
- Experience with FPA Test Rack Equipment, or similar equipment (timing, bias, ADCs) highly preferred
- Experience with open and closed-cycle Dewar Equipment (Heli-tran, cryostats, etc.)
- Experience with cryogenic cooling using LN2 and Liquid Helium
Additional Information:
- Occasional travel may be required
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
- 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.
- Successful candidate must be able to obtain and main (level of) security clearance.
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