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Principal Systems Engineer

Aleron
United States, Florida, Melbourne
Mar 31, 2026
Description Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Onsite - Melbourne, FL Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Defense Compensation: $140k - $180k/yr depending on experience Schedule: 9x80, 1 ^st shift About the Opportunity Acara is currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for our client, a leading organization in the defense & aerospace sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while developing your professional expertise. Key Responsibilities Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of electro-optics and infrared products, systems or subsystems. May include Architectural Design and Requirements Engineering. Ability to complete a technical project independently and mentor and coach other engineers. Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements Analyze designs as necessary Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements Develop prototypes to retire key development risks Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required Participates heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals Provides 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 Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings Why Work With Acara At Acara, we connect talented professionals with top organizations nationwide. Our team provides career support, competitive opportunities, and a streamlined hiring process. Job Requirements Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field Experience: 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and significant experience in Electro-Optics and Infrared Systems Mastery of technologies Domain knowledge Equal Opportunity Statement 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. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. 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