Senior Systems Engineer

TotalCareIT; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Integration/Test Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team in Palm Bay, FL. You will apply electrical engineering and software expertise to integrate, test, and verify complex electronic systems, analyze UUTs, and develop comprehensive test strategies.

Responsibilities include developing test software with VDATS, implementing fault detection and isolation, and supporting ITAs and related hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in science or electrical/computing 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, or interface hardware.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical engineering

Software development

Test strategy

Fault detection

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

VDATS

ITAs

Test fixtures

LabVIEW

LabWindows CVI

Python

Job description

Job Title: Integration/Test Engineer

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Employment: Temp to Perm (12 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $60.00/: 9/80 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 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

• 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.

Acara 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.