Advanced Electrical Engineer

Aleron; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Advanced Electrical Engineer to join a defense-focused team in Florham Park, NJ. You will design, test, and integrate advanced electrical systems, contributing to mission-critical national security projects.

The role emphasizes power electronics, battery management systems, high-voltage design, and cross-functional collaboration with software, systems, and mechanical engineers. Contract position with flexible hours and access to cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical engineering or related field with a Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with a Master's.
• 3+ years designing, analyzing, testing, or troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems.
• 2+ years supporting product development or R&D projects.
• 2+ years collaborating across cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems and hardware.
• Support R&D from concept to prototype testing and validation.
• Develop architectures that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and mechanical engineers to integrate solutions.
• Document designs, analyses, test results, and engineering recommendations.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

BMS (lithium-ion)

High-voltage electronics

Circuit analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineering/ Physics/ Mathematics STEM

Tools

CAD tools

Simulation software

Circuit analysis tools

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Electrical Engineer

Location: Florham, NJ

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $71.49

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking an Advanced Electrical Engineer to join a highly innovative engineering team focused on developing next-generation technologies that support critical national security missions. In this role, you'll contribute to research, development, design, testing, and integration activities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced electrical systems and products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, driving innovation, and working on cutting-edge technologies that extend beyond traditional commercial applications.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on innovative technologies supporting advanced defense and national security programs.
• Participate in R&D-focused projects that move quickly from concept to prototype and deployment.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, systems, and test engineers within an agile environment.
• Enjoy exposure to advanced power systems, battery technologies, and emerging engineering concepts.
• Flexible work schedules, including potential 9/80 work arrangements.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to develop and improve advanced electrical systems that support mission-critical applications. You'll work on challenging technical problems, influence product architecture decisions, and help bring innovative concepts from research through testing and deployment.

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.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems, circuits, and electronic hardware.
• Support research and development activities from concept generation through prototype testing and validation.
• Develop electrical architectures and solutions that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Conduct circuit analysis, modeling, testing, and design verification activities.
• Collaborate with software, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate product solutions.
• Evaluate component selections, design alternatives, and technology tradeoffs.
• Support product development, prototype builds, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document designs, analyses, test results, and engineering recommendations.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, electronics design, power systems, product development, or related engineering environments with a Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree.
• 3+ years of experience designing, analyzing, testing, or troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing electrical design tools, CAD platforms, simulation software, or circuit analysis tools.
• 2+ years of experience supporting product development, engineering validation, or research and development projects.
• 2+ years of experience collaborating across cross-functional engineering teams.
• 2+ years of experience working with Battery Management Systems (BMS), including lithium-ion battery technologies.
• 2+ years of experience supporting power electronics, power distribution, power conversion, or high-voltage system design.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting mixed-signal electronic circuits.
• Experience reading and analyzing schematics, circuit card designs, and electrical documentation.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electronics, battery systems, and power management architectures.
• Experience with concept development, modeling, prototyping, and engineering validation activities.
• Experience working closely with software, systems, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Familiarity with reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability considerations during product design.
• Strong research, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply automation, AI, or emerging technologies to improve engineering processes.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Relocation Assistance: Not available.
• Overtime: May be required based on project schedules and program milestones.
• Schedule: Flexible work schedule available, including potential 9/80 schedule options.
• 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

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.