ACARA Jobs
Advanced Systems Engineer
Apply- ID: 558120
- Posted: 3/13/2026
- Location: Manassas, VA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have a contract-to-hire position available (hire at six months)
Advanced Systems Engineer
Active Secret Clearance is required
Experience with computer system architecture, cybersecurity, Linux or embedded operating systems
Here's what you'd do:
- As a systems engineer for CWL, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the system engineering and functional design of the system under development, addressing topics such as payload integration, weapon launch interlocks, weapon simulation, message exchanges, user interfaces, and cybersecurity.
- As a member of the system engineering team, the candidate will help ensure functional and technical specifications and standards are complete and accurate, delivered as required to support customer review and approval, to support system development and test.
- Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
- Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools.
- Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
Job Requirements
Required skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in computer system architecture, cybersecurity, Linux or embedded operating systems
Preferred skills:
- Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Agile experience
Additional Information
- Requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance.
- 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 necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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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.