Senior Engineer, Electrical

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for electrical interconnect architecture and design of the controls and sensor payloads for the system
• Experience in system integration and troubleshooting
• Understanding of engineering architecture and design concepts along with an understanding of the engineering practices and procedures required to develop, test and deploy test systems.
• Presentation and communication skills (verbal/written/visual)
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines
• Preparing and presenting technical briefings directly to internal and external customers as well as writing and supporting new and existing technical and cost proposals.

This position is based out of Santa Rosa, CA and is classified as a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position.

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

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership 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:

• Experience with CAD software
• Proficient in using standard MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Able to support outdoor field tests, lab assembly, test and integration hands-on tasks, occasional lifting of hardware as required
• Flexible team player able to adapt successfully to a fast-paced agile environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven problem-solver.
• Results-driven achiever with planning and organizational skills.
• Dependable, responsible and committed to excellence and success.
• Working knowledge of typical military and IEC standards used for system design and test.

Nice to have:

• Adaptable and able to support various roles in different system development projects
• Possesses intellectual curiosity and a strong desire for continuous learning
• A skilled and innovative problem solver

The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $175,000; 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. 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, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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