Advanced Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Advanced Engineering Technician 

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $33.9

About the Opportunity:

Join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the development, assembly, testing, and improvement of advanced mission-critical technologies. In this role, you'll work directly with engineers and cross-functional teams to build prototypes, troubleshoot complex systems, analyze test data, and support process improvements for cutting-edge programs.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on advanced technologies supporting critical national security missions
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations teams in a highly technical environment
• Gain exposure to sophisticated prototype systems, specialized equipment, and testing processes
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions while expanding your technical expertise

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers a unique combination of hands-on fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvement. You'll play a key role in developing and supporting advanced systems while working in an environment where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued.

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?

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What You'll Do:

• Support engineering activities including design verification, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype systems
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Construct, modify, calibrate, troubleshoot, test, and adjust equipment, tools, and systems
• Conduct and document statistically based experiments to establish process parameters
• Analyze test data and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Design and build tooling, fixtures, and specialized equipment for engineering applications
• Organize and evaluate data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience as an engineering technician, electronics technician, manufacturing technician, or related technical role
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting, testing, and modifying electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical systems
• 3+ years of experience using fabrication tools, test equipment, and technical documentation

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience building and fabricating complex hardware assemblies
• Strong understanding of technical principles, test methodologies, and engineering support processes
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating process performance and test results
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently
• Experience supporting prototype development and engineering validation efforts
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in process optimization and innovation
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, mission-focused environment

Additional Information:

• This is a 2nd Shift position
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• No relocation assistance provided
• Occasional overtime may be required based on program needs
• 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.
• 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.