Senior Advanced Engineering Technician

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Advanced Engineering Technician to support design, fabrication, integration, and testing of complex hardware systems. You will work with Hardware Engineering on prototype and pre-production builds, helping identify improvements and resolve integration challenges from concept through production readiness.

You will fabricate and assemble cable harnesses, wiring, chassis, and subsystems, interpret schematics and drawings, and perform system integration using hand

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of hardware assembly, system integration, prototype builds or engineering development programs.
• 5+ years reading schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• 2+ years fabricating cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, chassis, and electromechanical systems.
• 2+ years circuit board rework (surface mount & through-hole).
• 2+ years functional testing, troubleshooting, and hardware checkout.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical and mechanical prototype and pre-production builds.
• Fabricate and assemble cable harnesses, wiring, chassis, and subsystem hardware.
• Interpret electrical schematics, drawings, diagrams, and interconnect docs.
• Perform system and subsystem integration with hand tools and equipment.
• Execute fabrication, assembly, testing, checkout, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform PCB rework (SMT and through-hole).
• Implement white-wire modifications and engineering change updates.
• Identify build, integration, and manufacturability improvements and provide feedback to engineering.

Skills

Reading schematics

PCB rework

Functional testing

Soldering under microscope

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related; or 5+ years experience

Tools

Cable harness fabrication tools

Crimp tools

D38999 connectors

Microscope soldering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Advanced Engineering Technician

Employment Type: Contract to Direct

Compensation: $39.09/ hour

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Engineering Technician to support the design, fabrication, integration, and testing of complex mission-critical hardware systems. In this role, you’ll work closely with Hardware Engineering teams on prototype and pre-production builds, helping identify improvements, resolve integration challenges, and support product development from concept through production readiness.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work alongside talented engineers developing advanced technologies and hardware systems.
• Gain hands-on experience with prototype development, system integration, and product realization.
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Participate in meaningful projects that support critical defense and technology initiatives.
• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This position offers the opportunity to play a direct role in bringing complex hardware designs to life. Your expertise in fabrication, assembly, integration, and troubleshooting will help improve products before they enter production and make a lasting impact on critical engineering programs.

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.

Sound like a good fit?

What You’ll Do:

• Support electrical and mechanical prototype and pre-production builds.
• Fabricate and assemble cable harnesses, wiring assemblies, chassis, and subsystem hardware.
• Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, diagrams, and interconnect documentation.
• Perform system and subsystem integration activities using hand tools and assembly equipment.
• Execute fabrication, assembly, testing, checkout, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform circuit board rework, including replacement of surface mount and through-hole components.
• Implement white-wire modifications and engineering change updates.
• Identify build, integration, and manufacturability improvements and provide feedback to engineering teams.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline; or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting hardware assembly, system integration, prototype builds, or engineering development programs.
• 5+ years of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• 5+ years of experience fabricating cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, chassis assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
• 2+ years of experience performing circuit board rework involving surface mount and through-hole components.
• 2+ years of experience performing functional testing, troubleshooting, and hardware checkout activities.

What Sets You Apart:

• IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) certification.
• Experience soldering under a microscope.
• Experience using pin and socket crimp tools.
• Familiarity with military-style connectors such as D38999.
• Strong understanding of the hardware development lifecycle from prototype through production.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to identify integration improvements.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand and apply complex specifications, requirements, standards, and engineering practices.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on program schedules and business needs.
• Work Environment: Advanced engineering and manufacturing environment supporting complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• 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 a 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.