Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company · 1 day ago
Senior Engineering Support Specialist
Middletown, RI
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAcara Solutions is seeking a Senior Engineering Support Specialist for their client in Middletown, RI. The role involves designing, developing, and troubleshooting systems and equipment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective testing and validation of the Payload Control System within defense solutions.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you'll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical skills during research or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the necessary resources and design systems, software, and equipment layout
Participating on the engineering work team, you'll develop, implement, install, test, modify, or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance, and related issues
The PCS Test and Integration Engineer will be responsible for testing and validating the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of our advanced defense solutions
The PCS supports various payloads, ensuring operational effectiveness and integration within broader systems
Develop, implement, and execute test plans and procedures for the PCS to ensure it meets operational requirements and performance standards
Conduct system integration testing, including hardware and software components, to validate system functionality and interoperability within larger defense systems
Perform system troubleshooting and debugging to identify and resolve issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and other test engineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective issue resolution
Document test results, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes
Support field testing and validation activities as needed
Generation of system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools
Development of test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products
Development of functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems
Demonstrate a narrowly focused, in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area
Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring, and documentation of experiments or lab equipment
Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Engineering with 4 years of experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience in system testing and validation, within defense or aerospace industries
Active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Master's Degree with 2 years of experience
Familiarity with the Payload Control System and integration within larger defense systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Experience with advanced defense systems
Knowledge of various payloads and their integration
Proficiency in DOORs, automated testing tools, and scripting languages
Strong grasp of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems
Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) with experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines
Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems
Creative thinking with the ability to multitask
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Company
Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company
Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions—we help companies compete for talent.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Stenclik
CEO
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