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Advanced Space Systems Engineer

Aleron
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026

Description
Advanced Space Systems Engineer
Location: Scottsdale, AZ | Type: Contract | Compensation: $71/ Hour


Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Work on cutting-edge space technologies supporting national security missions
  • Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 workweek (every other Friday off)
  • Collaborative, innovation-driven engineering environment
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the opportunity to design and develop advanced digital signal processing solutions for spacebased systems, applying techniques from detection and estimation theory, communications, and RF signal analysis in both hardware and software. You'll work on cuttingedge space payloads and satellite technologies while leveraging modern tools, agile development practices, and handson integration and test in a collaborative engineering environment.

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.
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What You'll Do:

  • Design and develop space-based systems integrating hardware and software components
  • Apply digital signal processing techniques for signal analysis and system performance
  • Support system modeling, requirements management, and technical documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and testing
  • Contribute to research, development, and implementation of advanced engineering solutions
Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field
  • 5 years of experience in systems engineering or 3 years with a Master's degree
  • 3 years of experience in digital signal processing, communications systems, or signal analysis
  • 2 years of experience using MATLAB or similar tools for modeling and analysis

What Sets You Apart:

  • Experience with Python, Agile development, or DevOps/CI/CD practices
  • Background in SmallSats, CubeSats, or space payload development
  • Experience with hardware integration, FlatSat, or hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Familiarity with MBSE, SysML, or tools like MagicDraw/Cameo
  • Knowledge of radar processing, phased arrays, or RF signal processing

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.

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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.
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Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

 

Salary : $71

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