Engineering Tech Secret Clearance

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions located in Florida seeks a detail-oriented Test Engineering Technician to support manual and automated testing of advanced space hardware, including circuit cards, assemblies, subsystems, and space vehicles. You will ensure performance and quality requirements are met through hands-on testing.

You will work with RF, optical, and digital test equipment, run LabVIEW/TestStand tests, document results, and troubleshoot with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of experience in handling sensitive hardware.
• 6+ years of experience in operating RF, optical, and Digital test equipment and technology.
• 6+ years of experience in Windows, navigating directories, and MS Office programs.
• Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute manual and automated tests according to written procedures and engineering instructions, ensuring all test equipment is calibrated and software licenses are valid.
• Transport, assemble, and configure test equipment, fixtures, cables, and COTS components to support testing activities.
• Operate RF, optical, and digital test equipment, including network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, optical test instruments, and digital multimeters.
• Run automated test sequences using LabVIEW or TestStand GUIs, accurately recording test results and documenting failures or anomalies.
• Troubleshoot failed assemblies under engineering guidance, collaborate with key stakeholders, and support resolution of technical issues.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

RF testing

Optical testing

Digital testing

Test equipment operation

Windows proficiency

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

About the Opportunity

• We're seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineering Technician to support manual and automated testing of advanced space hardware.
• In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside engineering teams to test circuit cards, assemblies, subsystems, and space vehicles, helping ensure equipment meets performance and quality requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

• 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.

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

• Set up and execute manual and automated tests according to written procedures and engineering instructions, ensuring all test equipment is calibrated and software licenses are valid.
• Transport, assemble, and configure test equipment, fixtures, cables, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to support testing activities.
• Operate a range of RF, optical, and digital test equipment, including network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, optical test instruments, and digital multimeters.
• Run automated test sequences using LabVIEW or TestStand graphical user interfaces (GUIs), accurately recording test results and documenting failures or anomalies.
• Troubleshoot failed assemblies under engineering guidance, collaborate with key stakeholders, and support the resolution of technical issues.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of experience in handling sensitive hardware.
• 6+ years of experience in operating RF, optical, and Digital test equipment and technology.
• 6+ years of experience in Windows, navigating directories, and MS Office programs.

What Sets You Apart

• Associate Degree.
• Good computer skills and the ability to strictly adhere to documented procedures.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience handling very sensitive and fragile hardware, including mating and de-mating high-density connectors, RF and optical connections.
• Experience with qualification testing, including vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Able to run automated tests.
• Good attention to detail and able to work with small/fragile/detailed parts.
• Forklift and Crane Certification/Experience.
• Able to handle very sensitive and fragile hardware, including mating and de-mating high-density and RF connections.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• 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 necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Requires an active Secret Clearance.
• Willing to work overtime as requested.

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.