Systems Engineer - Regional Strike Programs

Job Title:  Systems Engineer – Regional Strike Programs

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $50.08

About the Opportunity:

Join a mission-focused engineering team supporting Regional Strike Programs that deliver advanced hardware, software, and integrated systems for critical defense applications. As a Systems Engineer, you'll collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of complex systems that help safeguard national security.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while building expertise in systems engineering, requirements management, integration and test, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on advanced defense technologies supporting mission-critical programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a highly innovative environment
• Flexible 9/80 schedule option with every other Friday off
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• Exposure to hardware, software, systems integration, and MBSE disciplines

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This position provides the opportunity to contribute to complex defense systems across the full development lifecycle. Whether supporting requirements development, system integration, testing, modeling, or hardware implementation, you'll play a direct role in delivering technologies that support critical national defense missions.

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:

• Support the development and delivery of complex hardware, software, and integrated systems solutions

• Participate in system integration, validation, verification, and performance testing activities

• Develop, analyze, document, and manage system requirements throughout the product lifecycle

• Assist with system modeling, simulation, and design analysis using MBSE methodologies

• Support hardware systems design, integration, troubleshooting, and implementation

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system designs meet technical and program requirements

• Contribute to technical reviews, design evaluations, and problem-solving efforts

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, or related STEM field
• 2+ years of experience supporting system design, integration, testing, validation, or requirements management activities
• 1+ year of experience working with systems engineering tools, requirements management tools, or system modeling tools
• 1+ year of experience collaborating within cross-functional engineering teams

What Sets You Apart:

• Understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and technical standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Test & Integration Engineering
• Experience with Requirements Engineering and requirements management tools
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience supporting hardware systems development and integration
• Agile development experience
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and engineering concepts
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve engineering processes

Additional Information:

• Occasional hybrid work flexibility may be available based on business needs
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule available (every other Friday off)
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug test
• Occasional overtime may be required based on program schedules and customer 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 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.