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Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

Aleron
United States, Massachusetts, Pittsfield
Jul 13, 2026
Description Job Title: Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer Location: Pittsfield, MA Employment Type: Contract Industry: Defense Compensation: $43.39- $56.43/ hour About the Opportunity: Join a mission-critical engineering team supporting U.S. Navy Surface Systems programs. As an Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer, you'll help deliver secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure solutions that support advanced naval platforms and mission-critical defense operations. This opportunity is available at both the Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer and Advanced Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer levels, providing growth opportunities for engineers at different stages of their careers. You'll work within an Agile environment to develop, configure, test, troubleshoot, and support infrastructure hardware systems while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Why You'll Love Working Here: Support advanced U.S. Navy defense programs Work on secure, mission-critical infrastructure and hardware systems Collaborate with experienced systems, software, hardware, and network engineering teams Flexible onsite and hybrid work options available 9/80 work schedule option with every other Friday off Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning Growth opportunities into advanced engineering and technical leadership positions Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers exposure to the full systems engineering lifecycle, from design and integration through testing and deployment. You'll contribute directly to technologies that support naval operations while building expertise in infrastructure systems, hardware integration, troubleshooting, and systems engineering. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, 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. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Develop, configure, and support infrastructure hardware systems for U.S. Navy Surface Ship programs Support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of infrastructure solutions Troubleshoot hardware and computing system issues in laboratory and customer environments Interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, rack layouts, and parts lists Develop and maintain engineering documentation and technical artifacts Support requirements analysis, design reviews, and system verification activities Create and maintain infrastructure hardware configurations and schematics Participate in Agile engineering activities and daily team collaboration Conduct lab testing, validation, and troubleshooting of system hardware Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure and reliable infrastructure solutions Job Requirements What You'll Bring: 2+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Network Engineering, or related technical disciplines Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field 2+ years of experience supporting system integration, hardware testing, troubleshooting, or infrastructure deployment 1+ year of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, rack layouts, wiring schematics, and technical documentation 1+ year of experience supporting requirements management, systems engineering processes, or system modeling activities What Sets You Apart: Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts and technical standards Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, lifecycle processes, and technical standards Experience troubleshooting computing hardware in laboratory or field environments Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and rack layouts Experience developing schematics using Siemens Capital Logic Designer Familiarity with requirements management and system modeling tools Experience supporting military, naval, aerospace, or defense programs Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies Excellent communication and collaboration skills Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Interest in applying AI-enabled tools and automation technologies to improve engineering productivity and innovation Additional Information: 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