Sr Principal Systems Engineer

Aleron
United States, Florida, Melbourne
Oct 28, 2025
Description Are you a Sr Principal Systems Engineer looking to join one of the top companies within the defense and aerospace Industry? Are you looking to further your career and grow? Do you have experience with designing, developing, analyzing, documenting and testing of electro-optics and infrared products, systems or subsystems? If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today! Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work on-site with our customer in Melbourne, FL . Interested? Responsibilities: Involved with the analysis, design, development, and implementation of new and/or existing electro-optic and infrared systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed). Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget, including leading the integration and test activities Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems or subsystems Ability to complete a technical project independently Mentor and coach other engineers. Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status. Be a key member of the new business capture team. Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements Analyze designs as necessary. Responsible for higher-level product line architecture, and providing guidance and oversight to multiple development teams working on different products or technologies to ensure the technologies interoperate or connect appropriately. Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings Actively support the pursuit of new business by developing and presenting new concepts, technologies, or applications as part of the Business Development and Program Management team. Develop trusted engineering contacts with the customer. Become a part of the customer's design team, looking out for their best interests Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services Support the program design to cost and design for manufacturing requirements Develop prototypes to retire key development risks Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer as required Participate heavily in the preparation of the more complex and significant proposals Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization Here's what you'll get: Pay: $160k - $200k Hours: 9x80 schedule Type: Direct Hire Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, 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 Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field Minimum of 10 years of experience Here's what sets you apart from other candidates that our clients prefer: Knowledge and significant experience in Electro-Optics and Infrared Systems Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status Mastery of technologies Domain knowledge Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen. 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/Top Secret/etc.] 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. Apply