Electrical Engineer 2

ARETE ASSOCIATES • Niwot, CO • 10h ago

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 junior and mid-level candidates with a strong foundation in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field to bridge the gap between software development and hardware systems. This role involves designing and implementing solutions that integrate hardware components, including drones, electro-optical sensors, lasers, lidar, comms, and FPGAs, with advanced software applications.

A successful candidate will be expected to:

Work with a team of skilled professionals to design, build, and test electro-optic systems

Apply expertise in embedded systems and real-time control to develop novel sensing platforms and edge devices

Support system design and implementation from initial concept through production

Write efficient, reliable code to interface with hardware and optimize system performance

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop proto@type systems and bring concepts to production readiness

Contribute to projects involving robotics, computer vision, motion control, and real-time data acquisition.

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:

401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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):

B.S. or higher in Robotics, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience. Significant direct production engineering experience may substitute for education

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or embedded system languages

Comfortable with hands-on field testing of hardware and software systems and working with interdisciplinary teams

Hands-on experience with robotic sensors (e.g., LIDARs, cameras, IMUs) and platforms

Organization and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Proven capability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problem

Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally

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

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, or similar platforms

Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN

A background in hardware debugging tools and methodologies

Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000; 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/34FC180FCA6346AA.

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