At Areté, we utilize innovative solutions to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

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As an Electrical Engineer at Arete, you are responsible for designing, developing, integrating and testing a variety of electronic equipment including advanced imaging systems, LIDAR equipment, SONAR systems, and motion control/pointing solutions. Duties include developing circuitry for electronic subsystems to support high bandwidth multi-channel electro-optic sensors and then integrating and testing the hardware to demonstrate that it meets requirements. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to build and integrate complex electro-optic systems. The ideal candidate will have project engineer experience and have demonstrated the ability to keep complex projects moving forward by solving issues as they come up and anticipating problems and resolving them before they come up. You will develop detailed designs of circuit card and system electronics including schematics, component selection, and layout requirements. You will perform layout or assist with layout of circuit cards and work with vendors to fabricate and assemble circuit cards and other electronic assemblies. Experience with FPGAs, embedded processors, and high-speed signal integrity is a plus. This is a exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role based in our Tucson, AZ office.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement and Medical Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For:

• 3+ years Electrical Engineering experience with BS/BA in Computer/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Hands on experience designing electronic circuitry and circuit card assemblies. Experience with high speed, impedance controlled, and low noise circuit boards is helpful
• Experience with FPGAs, microprocessors, power systems, and analog circuitry
• Demonstrated track record with high performance digital systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to produce professional documentation and presentations with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years Electrical Engineering experience with BS/BA in Computer/Electronic Engineering
• Experience with Altium Designer including schematic design and PCB layout
• Experience with Xilinx products and tool chain
• Software programming skills such as C/C++, Python, Matlab
• Current security clearance

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $125,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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