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Electrical Engineer
Accepting applicationsAreté · Healdsburg, CA
Full-Time Associate
Posted
4d ago
Category
Verification
Experience
Associate
Country
United States
At Areté, we are at 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 empower our team members with meaningful career development opportunities and a strong sense of ownership in our shared success.
Discover your future with us!
Our Stabilized Vision Technology team is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with a broad electronics background who is comfortable working across test equipment design, PCB development, harness design, troubleshooting, and system-level integration. 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.
Primaryresponsibilities
Design, build, document, and troubleshoot electrical test equipment, fixtures, cables, and support hardware for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems
Support PCB design activities including schematic capture, component selection, board bring-up, debug, and design verification
This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.
Design and document cables, harnesses, interconnects, test adapters, and related electrical interfaces
Troubleshoot motors, motor drives, encoders, sensors, power supplies, embedded controllers, I/O interfaces, and communication links
Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, DMMs, and signal generators to diagnose and verify system behavior 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
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)
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of the engineering development process, from requirements definition through design, integration, testing, and delivery
Ability to lead or coordinate technical execution across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, and manufacturing disciplines
Experience reviewing technical designs, test results, failure investigations, and corrective actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical status, risks, and trade-offs
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice To Have (Preferred Skills)
Experience with precision motion assemblies, servo tuning, electromechanical system modeling, system-level debugging, and related high-performance applications
Familiarity with motors, actuators, encoders, feedback sensors, motor drives, control loops, embedded controllers, and system-level troubleshooting
Hands on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world field environments
Experience participating in customer technical reviews, design reviews, or formal program meetings
Active DoD security clearance
The salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of experience:
Engineer 2: $100,000 - $120,000 [BS degree + 2-4 years’ experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years’ experience]
Staff Engineer: $120,000 - $145,000 [BS degree + 4-8 years’ experience OR MS degree with 2-6 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
Areté 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. Areté 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.
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.
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 Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
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Discover your future with us!
Our Stabilized Vision Technology team is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with a broad electronics background who is comfortable working across test equipment design, PCB development, harness design, troubleshooting, and system-level integration. 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.
Primaryresponsibilities
Design, build, document, and troubleshoot electrical test equipment, fixtures, cables, and support hardware for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems
Support PCB design activities including schematic capture, component selection, board bring-up, debug, and design verification
This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.
Design and document cables, harnesses, interconnects, test adapters, and related electrical interfaces
Troubleshoot motors, motor drives, encoders, sensors, power supplies, embedded controllers, I/O interfaces, and communication links
Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, DMMs, and signal generators to diagnose and verify system behavior 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
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)
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of the engineering development process, from requirements definition through design, integration, testing, and delivery
Ability to lead or coordinate technical execution across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, and manufacturing disciplines
Experience reviewing technical designs, test results, failure investigations, and corrective actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical status, risks, and trade-offs
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice To Have (Preferred Skills)
Experience with precision motion assemblies, servo tuning, electromechanical system modeling, system-level debugging, and related high-performance applications
Familiarity with motors, actuators, encoders, feedback sensors, motor drives, control loops, embedded controllers, and system-level troubleshooting
Hands on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world field environments
Experience participating in customer technical reviews, design reviews, or formal program meetings
Active DoD security clearance
The salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of experience:
Engineer 2: $100,000 - $120,000 [BS degree + 2-4 years’ experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years’ experience]
Staff Engineer: $120,000 - $145,000 [BS degree + 4-8 years’ experience OR MS degree with 2-6 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
Areté 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. Areté 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.
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.
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 Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
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