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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Aleron
United States, California, Cypress
Feb 13, 2026
Description Are you a Sr Principal Systems Engineer looking to join one of the top companies within the defense and aerospace Industry? Are you looking to further your career and grow? Do you have experience with designing, developing, analyzing, documenting and testing of electro-optics and infrared products, systems or subsystems? If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today! Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work on-site with our customer in Cypress, CA. Interested? Job Responsibilities Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed). Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems Ability to complete a technical project independently Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status. Be a key member of the new business capture team. Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements Analyze designs as necessary. Responsible for higher-level product line architecture, and providing guidance and oversight to multiple development teams working on different products or technologies to ensure the technologies interoperate or connect to each other appropriately. Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings Actively support pursuit of new business by developing and presenting new concepts, technologies or applications as part of Business Development and Program Management team. Develop trusted engineering contacts with the customer. Become a part of the customer's design team, looking out for their best interests Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services 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 Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals Provide 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 Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers Here's what you'll get: Pay: $85-$95/hr Shift: 1st Schedule: 9x80 - Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:30pm (every other Friday off) Type: Contract - 3-6 months Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, 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. Job Requirements R equired Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field Minimum of 10 years of experience in DOORS. Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner 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