Integration/Test Engineer

Acara Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Integration/Test Engineer in Palm Bay, FL, to join a collaboration-focused engineering team. You will integrate, test, and verify complex electronic systems while analyzing UUTs and developing robust test strategies.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, plus experience with VDATS, ITAs, and high-speed Ethernet. Strong troubleshooting and teamwork are essential for success in this 1st shift position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or electrical/computer engineering.
• Experience developing test solutions for electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with VDATS or similar automated test systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze UUTs to understand functionality and test requirements; develop test strategies and cases.
• Develop, debug, maintain, and validate test set software using VDATS with fault detection/isolation.
• Support ITA development, test fixtures, and interface hardware.
• Interpret schematics and interface documents to support test development and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineering; document results and actions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test software development

VDATS

Interface test adapters

High‑speed Ethernet

Embedded software

OpenVPX

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

VDATS

LabVIEW

Python

CAD/Interface fixtures

Job description

Job Title: Integration/Test Engineer

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Employment: Temp to Perm (12 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $60 Reg - 1st shift

About the Opportunity:

Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll apply your electrical engineering and software development expertise to the integration, testing, and verification of complex electronic systems.

You’ll analyze units under test, develop comprehensive test strategies and procedures, implement fault detection and isolation testing, and support test software and interface hardware development.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze Units Under Test (UUTs) to understand functionality, interfaces, failure modes, and test requirements, and develop detailed test strategies, procedures, and cases.
• Develop, debug, maintain, and validate test set software using VDATS, including implementing fault detection and fault isolation capabilities.
• Support the design, development, and validation of Interface Test Adapters (ITAs), test fixtures, and related test equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, technical specifications, and other engineering documentation to support test development and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams while documenting test results, risks, corrective actions, and technical recommendations.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience developing test solutions for electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with VDATS or similar automated test systems.
• Experience designing or supporting ITAs, test fixtures, cable assemblies, or interface hardware.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, or supporting complex OpenVPX assemblies, including module-level and system-level integration.
• Experience with high-speed Ethernet interfaces over both copper and fiber, including integration, test, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
• Experience with embedded software development, debugging, and integration in hardware test environments.

What Sets You Apart:

• Master's Degree in Aerospace or Industrial or Electrical.
• ASQ certification.
• Experience with automated test equipment, data acquisition, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense and Depot Level Maintenance, or other regulated engineering environments.
• Knowledge of requirements-based testing and formal verification processes and Fault insertion demonstrations.
• Experience supporting production test, depot test, or maintenance test environments.
• Familiarity with OpenVPX backplanes, high-speed interfaces, power distribution, signal integrity considerations, and rugged embedded computing architectures.
• Familiarity with control systems, embedded controls, or software-driven hardware control interfaces.
• Expert with Oracle AGILE system.
• Six Sigma Blackbelt certified.
• Expertise with IPC standards for hi-performance soldering, coating, connector assembly.
• Expert understanding of AS9100-Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, signals, instrumentation, and troubleshooting methods.
• Software development experience in test environments.
• Ability to analyze UUT behavior and create effective fault isolation and diagnostic tests.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Good communication skills.

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 '' , as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.

We 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.

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