Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Employment: Contract (12 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $ 30 - $35/hr.

Schedule: 1 st shift 6 AM – 3:30 PM Every other Friday off

About the Opportunity:

• We're looking for a detail-oriented Test Engineering Technician to support the testing and validation of advanced hardware in a highly technical environment.
• In this role, you'll perform manual and automated testing, set up specialized test equipment, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.

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.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Set up and execute manual and automated tests by following detailed procedures and engineering instructions.
• Transport, assemble, and configure test equipment, fixtures, and cables while verifying equipment calibration and software readiness.
• Operate RF, optical, and digital test equipment to collect, record, and validate test results.
• Document test outcomes, identify failures or anomalies, and support troubleshooting efforts alongside engineering teams.
• Execute automated test programs using LabVIEW or TestStand interfaces while maintaining accurate testing documentation

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ years of experience in operating RF and Digital test equipment and technology.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance 

What Sets You Apart:

• Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience handling very sensitive and fragile hardware, including mating and de-mating high-density connectors, RF and optical connections.
• Experience with qualification testing, including vibration, thermal and thermal vacuum testing.
• Willing to work overtime as requested.
• Very good computer skills, must be able to run automated tests.
• Strong windows, navigate directories, MS office programs ,able to adhere to strict, documented processes.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work with small/fragile/detailed parts

Additional Information:

• Requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance
• 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.

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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.

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