Advanced Systems Engineer

ACARA Solutions and our client in McLeansville, NC, have a contract-to-direct hire position

• Systems Engineer - Maritime & Strategic Systems

  Join our cross-functional team driving innovation in Seaborne Platform Systems emerging undersea business area. You'll help shape next-generation maritime solutions through concept development, White Papers, Trade Studies, rapid prototyping, and hands-on testing.

  What You'll Do:

  • Develop concepts from idea to test-ready solutions.

  • Decompose requirements, plan tests, and execute hands-on validation.

  • Design and integrate undersea hardware, including cables, handling equipment, and mechanical systems.

  • Collaborate with teams of all sizes-from small study groups to 100+ person programs.

• What We're Looking For:

  • Systems engineering background (mechanical focus preferred); undersea experience is a plus.

  • Experience in requirements management, test planning, and rapid prototyping.

  • Creative problem-solver who thrives in collaborative environments.

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer.

• Master's Degree.
• Agile experience.
• Experience in the concept development phase to include White Papers, Trade Studies, and Rapid Prototyping/Test.
• Experience in high-level requirements decomposition through test strategy, planning, fixtures, hands-on test execution, and reporting.
• Experience with undersea hardware to include cables, cable handling equipment, and other mechanical hardware and equipment.
• Proficiency in requirements management and test planning.
• Creative thinker motivated to develop new concepts and solutions.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide and receive technical direction.

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.
• 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.