Naval Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer (Contract)

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

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