I&T Engineer

Acara Solutions seeks an I&T Engineer for our client in Scottsdale, AZ.

• As an I&T Engineer for our SDA GEP effort, you'll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing, building, and integrating critical Satellite Communications Ground Systems sites for our SDA customer.
• This position offers an opportunity to advance further cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems.
• Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Satellite Communications, Antenna Systems, Troubleshooting.
• Support requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detailed trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation, and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under the supervision of the I&T Lead systems engineer.
• Plans and executes project tasks for activities described by the I&T Lead.
• Assists in developing test plans and test procedures to verify system and subsystem requirements.
• Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application.
• Assists in witnessed test events and assists in developing test reports.
• Systems Integration.
• Coordinates with Systems Engineering leadership and the I&T Lead to support test plans and procedure development.
• Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects.
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills.
• Regular contact with the I&T lead and internal work groups.
• Works under limited direction.
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
• Assist in the development of an approach to solutions.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with I&T.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Agile experience.

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 needed 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.
• Travel may be necessary during GEP site integration and test activities.

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.