Systems Engineering - Aerospace/Defense

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Employment Type: Temp to Perm (6 months)

Aerospace & Defense

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and execution of safety programs for complex systems and mission-critical technologies.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams and customer stakeholders to identify risks, develop safety documentation, and ensure system safety requirements are effectively implemented and validated.

Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.

Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

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.

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.

Develop System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Hazard Analyses, and Safety Assessment Reports in accordance with MIL-STD-882E.

Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate hardware, software, and operational interfaces and identify potential system risks.

Partner with customer stakeholders to define, implement, and validate system safety requirements.

Support verification and validation efforts by ensuring safety requirements are documented and traceable throughout the system lifecycle.

Present system safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation strategies during customer design review meetings.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Reporting hazardous materials (NAS-411).

Ability to internalize requirements definition and document System Safety artifacts in DOORS or Cameo

Strong oral/written communication and customer interface skills a necessity and presentation skills.

Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. immigration laws.

Requires the ability to obtain an Active Top Secret Clearance.

Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.