Defense Hardware Engineer Support - Prototype Integration

Aleron; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist in Taunton, MA to join a cross-functional Hardware Engineering team working on complex, mission-critical systems. You will build, integrate, troubleshoot, and improve prototype hardware across the product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on assembly, reading schematics and drawings, and performing circuit board rework. A security clearance is anticipated for this defense-focused environment and background checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Tech degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
• 2+ years of experience supporting hardware assembly, system integration, or prototype development.
• 2+ years reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; 2+ years wiring harnesses, chassis assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
• 2+ years using hand tools and assembly equipment in engineering/mfg/lab environments.
• 1+ year circuit board rework including surface mount and through-hole components.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical and mechanical prototype and pre-production builds.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical/mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Build, assemble, and integrate cables, harnesses, chassis, subsystems, and hardware.
• Perform hardware integration and identify design/process improvements.
• Conduct circuit board rework (SMD and through-hole) and hardware modifications.
• Use hand tools and specialized equipment to support development and testing.

Skills

Read schematics

Cable assembly

Hardware integration

Hand tools usage

Prototype development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

IPC J-STD-001 CIS Certification

Soldering under microscope

Crimp tooling experience

Job description

Aleron is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist in Taunton, MA to join a cross-functional Hardware Engineering team working on complex, mission-critical systems. You will build, integrate, troubleshoot, and improve prototype hardware across the product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on assembly, reading schematics and drawings, and performing circuit board rework. A security clearance is anticipated for this defense-focused environment and background checks will apply.