At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, 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.Discover your future with us.

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and support advanced electronic systems used in lasers, LiDAR, and electro-optic sensors. The primary focus of this role is the design, analysis, integration, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware, including analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuitry. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, integrate, and support complex electro-optic systems. Familiarity with embedded firmware and software is desired to support system-level debugging, integration, and troubleshooting activities.

Primary responsibilities:

Design, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware at the circuit card and subsystem level, including analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal designs.

Develop schematics, select components, perform design analysis, and support printed circuit board development using Altium Designer.

Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and system integration of electronic assemblies and electro-optic systems using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and other laboratory test equipment.

Support the development, fabrication, assembly, and test of printed circuit boards and electronic modules, including coordination with external vendors.

Investigate and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues during development, integration, and production, with the ability to understand and debug embedded code as needed.

Design and implement test equipment, procedures, and processes to support engineering development, production, and system verification.

Provide engineering support for both new product development efforts and legacy electro-optic systems.

Review PCB layouts, schematics, and component libraries to ensure compliance with design requirements, manufacturability, and reliability objectives.

This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position based in our Niwot, CO office.

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

Health & Wellness:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Vision Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Financial:

Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan

Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Continuing Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance:

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

What We Value:

Creativity and innovation in solving challenges

Integrity and responsibility in all actions

Collaboration across teams and specialties

Responsiveness in fast-paced environments

Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Candidates with significant directly relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence will also be considered.

Proven ability to design, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware, including analog, digital, power, or mixed-signal circuits.

Proficiency with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and related instrumentation

Working knowledge of schematic capture and printed circuit board designs

Strong written and verbal communication skills andthe ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

Familiarity with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component libraries

Ability to understand and debug embedded firmware and software during hardware integration and test

Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex electronic systems, particularly electro-optic, laser, LiDAR, or sensor-based systems

Active DoD security clearance.

Familiarity with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component libraries

Ability to understand and debug embedded firmware and software during hardware integration and test

Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex electronic systems, particularly electro-optic, laser, LiDAR, or sensor-based systems

Active DoD security clearance.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 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 ConsiderationsArete is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.Arete is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.Successful passage of a criminal background screen 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.Arete 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.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.

Aret Associates 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Corporate Human Resources at 818.885.2200. Aret 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.

Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/72582828816C4B34.

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