Electrical Engineer

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.

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Our Stabilized Vision Technology team is seeking a junior-level Electrical Engineer to work with an agile team in the design and development of advanced electronics for stabilized airborne systems. This role involves designing and hands on testing of rugged, high-performance systems for deployment across various manned and unmanned platforms. As a technical contributor, you'll play a key role in designing new, circuits, test beds, harnessing and system documentation-starting from fundamental physical principles and system requirements, through prototyping, debugging, testing, and integration into larger operational systems. The ideal candidate enjoys hands on work, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, enjoys solving complex challenges collaboratively, and is passionate about electronic and electro-optic system design.

This full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Healdsburg, CA office.

This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.

Primary responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, and test electronic circuits for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems
• Hands on test, troubleshooting, and rework of circuit boards, harnesses, and other electrical systems
• Schematic capture and layout of boards working directly with senior engineers
• Collaborate with engineering and science teams throughout the full product lifecycle-from concept through production and support
• Align design and test strategies with system-level objectives to ensure mission success

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:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; equivalent education or experience will be considered
• Proficient in detailed PCB design
• Experience completing schematic capture and PCB layout
• Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals
• Strong troubleshooting capability, including ability to operate electrical test equipment
• Proven ability to take circuit boards through the full development cycle-from concept through production release
• Ability to assemble or rework PCB and harness assemblies
• Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice to have:

• Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Experience with SPICE for circuit simulation and analysis
• Design experience in analog, digital, and power electronics
• Hands on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world field environments
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded system development
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Vivado and Vitis toolchains
• Solid understanding of high-speed digital and RF circuit design principles
• Demonstrated success in producing production-ready documentation for both circuit cards and system-level assemblies
• Active DoD security clearance

The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience:

• Engineer 1: $85,000 - $105,000 [BS degree or higher, with 0-4 years' experience]
• Engineer 2: $95,000 - $110,000 [BS degree + 2-4 years' experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years' experience]

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 Considerations

Arete 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.

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