Systems Engineer

Aleron; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Melbourne, FL seeks a Systems Engineer for a Temp to Perm (6 months) role. You will bridge customers, acquisition teams, and software engineering to translate requirements into actionable technical solutions.

You’ll support enterprise test events, drive system development across the full lifecycle, and coordinate with stakeholders while tracking progress. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• 6+ years in Digital Engineering/MBSE (Cameo, SysML).
• 6+ years Jira/Confluence experience.
• 6+ years AWS cloud environment experience.
• 4+ years Software Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather customer requirements, use cases, and operational needs; translate into detailed software and system requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams throughout the Agile lifecycle to define user stories, acceptance criteria, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Support enterprise test events, system integration, verification and validation activities, and technical planning.
• Conduct trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, and analysis of cost, schedule, risk, and supportability.
• Coordinate with customers, acquisition teams, and stakeholders; track progress, create reports and dashboards, and drive process improvements.

Skills

MBSE tools

Jira

Confluence

AWS cloud

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL

Employment Type: Temp to Perm (6 months)

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Compensation: $61.00/hr.

Schedule: 980 - Reg - 1st shift

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking a Systems Engineer to serve as the bridge between customers, acquisition teams, and software engineering organizations.
• In this role, you'll gather and translate customer requirements into actionable technical solutions, support enterprise test events, and drive system development activities across the full engineering lifecycle.

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.

What You'll Do

• Gather customer requirements, use cases, and operational needs, translating them into detailed software and system requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams throughout the Agile development lifecycle to define user stories, acceptance criteria, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Support enterprise test events, system integration, verification and validation activities, and technical planning efforts.
• Conduct trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, and analysis of cost, schedule, risk, supportability, and system effectiveness.
• Coordinate with customers, acquisition teams, and cross-functional stakeholders while tracking project progress, creating reports and dashboards, and driving process improvements.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Technology or Engineering or Mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience with Digital Engineering / MBSE tools (Cameo, SysML).
• 6+ years of experience with Jira/Confluence.
• 6+ years of experience with Cloud Primarily AWS environment.
• 4+ years of Software Engineering experience.

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree in Software Engineering.
• GEOINT enterprise experience.
• Agile environment.
• Experience from the defense environment.
• Strong background in requirements definition and systems architecture.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand customer missions and assist in developing CONOPS.
• Experience with AWS cloud architectures and services.
• Strong communication skills/extroverted - self-starter and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Background in Agile development processes and rapid mission onboarding.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• MBSE documentation experience.

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 an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) 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.