Electrical Engineer

At Aret, 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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We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing a wide range of electronic equipment, including advanced imaging systems, LIDAR equipment, SONAR systems, and motion control/pointing solutions. You will be involved in developing circuitry for electronic subsystems that support high-bandwidth, multi-channel electro-optic sensors and ensuring successful integration and testing to meet system requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in building and integrating complex electro-optic systems. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role based in our Tucson, AZ office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed designs of circuit card and system electronics, including schematics, component selection, and layout requirements.
• Perform or assist with the layout of circuit cards and collaborate with vendors for fabrication and assembly.
• Lead the integration and testing of electronic subsystems to ensure they meet performance requirements.
• Provide project engineering leadership, ensuring that complex projects progress smoothly by solving issues and anticipating problems before they arise.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive the development and integration of advanced systems.
• Experience with FPGAs, embedded processors, and high-speed signal integrity is a plus.

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. 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.

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

Other Considerations

Aret 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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