Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Pittsfield, MA is seeking an Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer on a contract basis to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of critical naval infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware integration, systems engineering, troubleshooting, and thorough documentation within an agile team. You will design, configure, validate, and sustain infrastructure solutions across disciplines, with opportunities to work on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline is required.
• 2+ years in systems or hardware engineering fields.
• Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and rack layouts.
• Ability to obtain Secret DoD clearance or active clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, integration, configuration, and validation of infrastructure hardware systems for naval applications.
• Develop and implement secure, reliable, and scalable hardware infrastructure solutions.
• Perform hardware testing, system verification, troubleshooting, and failure analysis in laboratory environments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, rack layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and parts lists.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and configuration records.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and integration engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in requirements analysis, system design reviews, integration testing, and verification activities.
• Support hardware deployments, upgrades, and sustainment activities.
• Work within agile teams to meet program objectives and customer commitments.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering

Hardware Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens Capital Logic Designer

Engineering Drawing Tools

Job description

Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

Job Title: Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation: $45.39

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking an Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of critical infrastructure systems for U.S. Navy surface ships. In this role, you'll work within an agile engineering team responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and mission-ready hardware infrastructure solutions that support advanced naval operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on hardware integration, systems engineering, troubleshooting, documentation, and solving complex technical challenges within a collaborative defense environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Support advanced technologies deployed on U.S. Navy surface combatants.
• Work within a collaborative agile engineering team focused on mission-critical systems.
• Gain exposure to hardware integration, systems engineering, network infrastructure, and naval platform technologies.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and product deployment activities.
• Contribute to programs that directly support national security missions.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of systems engineering and hardware infrastructure development. You'll help design, configure, validate, and sustain infrastructure solutions that support complex naval systems while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

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:

• Support the design, integration, configuration, and validation of infrastructure hardware systems for naval applications.
• Develop and implement solutions to support secure, reliable, and scalable hardware infrastructure.
• Perform hardware testing, system verification, troubleshooting, and failure analysis in laboratory environments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, rack layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, parts lists, and technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and configuration records.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and integration engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in requirements analysis, system design reviews, integration testing, and verification activities.
• Support hardware deployments, upgrades, and sustainment activities.
• Work within agile teams to meet program objectives and customer commitments.

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical fields with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ months of experience with a Master's degree.
• 2+ years of experience supporting hardware integration, system testing, troubleshooting, or engineering development activities.
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, rack layouts, or technical documentation.
• 1+ years of experience supporting laboratory testing, troubleshooting, or validation of hardware systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience troubleshooting computing hardware systems in laboratory or customer environments.
• Experience supporting infrastructure hardware, network systems, server hardware, or integrated platform systems.
• Experience reading and developing:
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Wiring Schematics
  • Rack Layouts
  • Parts Lists
  • System Documentation
• Experience with Siemens Capital Logic Designer or similar schematic development tools.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and lifecycle processes.
• Experience using requirements management and systems modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing engineering requirements.
• Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Interest in continuous improvement, automation, and AI-enabled engineering solutions.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required to support testing, integration, and deployment activities.
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite or hybrid/flex schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
• 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.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Secret DoD security 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.