Scientist

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 Scientist with a strong STEM background to work in the areas of machine learning, computer vision, signal/image processing and detection, physics-based modeling, and data analysis. Tasks include development of algorithms and machine learning models to solve problems in object classification, segmentation, recognition, and tracking. Other duties include but are not limited to work on challenging and important topics in the areas of novel sensing, neuromorphic imaging and computing, real-time processing, and optimization. This position is based in our Niwot, CO office. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.

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

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holidays
• Bereavement
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401KRetirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Fitness Reimbursements (including ski passes)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Vision Reimbursement Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experience and Background We Look For:

• Qualified candidate will have completed (or be in their final year of) a BS, MS, or PhD program in a STEM field.
• Experience programming in Python, C/C++, or similar language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice to Have:

• Experience designing and training machine learning models, including neural networks for image and time series data.
• Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification, and automated target recognition
• Experience with signal/image processing (registration, denoising, filtering)
• Data analytics, physics-based modeling, and simulation
• 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 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 clas sified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. 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.

Other Considerations

Arete 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, dis ability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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