Senior Test Engineer

Aleron; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in Cypress, CA, to lead test activities across the development lifecycle. You will design, develop, and debug test programs, review specifications, and drive cost and schedule efficiency while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical engineering and hands-on test experience with lab equipment. A U.S. clearance is a potential requirement, and a strong collaboration culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of Test and Lab experience.
• Experience testing infrared detectors, ROICs, Dewars, and noise measurements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test programs to measure product functionality and integrity.
• Write test procedures to assess reliability and performance.
• Debug test hardware and software.
• Lead engineers on technical activities and ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Support testing of products, systems or subsystems and documentation.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Test & Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

FPA testing equipment

Job description

Job Title: Senior Test Engineer

Location: Cypress, CA

Employment Type: Contract to hire

Industry: Defense & Space Manufacturing

Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Schedule: 9/80 - 1st shift

About the Opportunity

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading technical activities and completing such activities on time. This engineer can execute in all phases of the development lifecycle and influencing the design architecture to ensure robust operation.

What You'll Do

• Involved with the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services.
• Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
• Debug test hardware and software.
• Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments. Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participate in preparation of proposals
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Lead less-experienced engineers

Why 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.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of Test and Lab experience (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.).

What Sets You Apart

• Experience testing Infrared detectors and sensors, as well as Read Out Integrated Circuits (ROICS), Dewars, Noise Measurements.
• Clean room experience.
• Experience with Focal Plane Aray (FPA).
• Fluency in Optics.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python.

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 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret 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.