Systems Engineer

AtAret,weareontheforefrontofutilizinginnovativesolutions,withgreatmindsfromallbackgrounds,tohelpsolve 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 highly skilled Systems Engineerto join our team designing, building, and testing electro-optical mechanical stabilized systems. The Systems Engineer will execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, to include requirements decomposition into software/hardware functions, system performance analysis and trade studies, oversight of software/hardware development and system integration and test activities to ensure system requirements closure. The Systems Engineer will interact with the development teams, production teams, program leadership, and customer regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue closure associated with our programs capabilities. This position is based in our Healdsburg, CAoffice and is classified as a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position.

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:

• EligibletoobtainandholdaTopSecretclearance.
• Handsonknowledgeforprecisionassembliesandtestingofhardware.
• Developdetailedtestplansandprocedures,ensuringallnecessaryequipmentandresourcesareavailable.
• Createandmaintaindetaileddocumentationofsystemconfigurations,architectures,andtroubleshooting procedures.
• Candidatewillberesponsibleforrequirementsderivation,requirementstraceability,systemsintegration& test, performance verification.
• Candidatewillberesponsibleforcoordinatingand/orconductingsystemperformancemodelling.
• Coordinateandconductsystemintegrationtestingtoensurecompatibilityandperformance.
• Documentfindings,generatetestreports,andpresentresultstostakeholders.
• Presentingengineeringmaterialinlifecycledesignreviews.
• Supporttesteventsatmultipletesteventsites.
• CandidatewillberesponsibleforConceptofOperations(CONOPS)developmentanddesign.
• Candidatewillplayanactiveroleintroubleshootingsystemlevelfailuresamongstadiverseteamofengineers and technicians.
• Collaboratewithcross-functionalteamstointegratehardwareandsoftwarecomponentsintoacohesive system.
• Supporttesteventsatmultipletesteventsites.
• Bachelor’sdegreeinengineering,orarelatedfield.
  • 9+ yrs. experience with BS/BA
  • 7+ yrs. experience with MS/MA
  • 4+ yrs. experience with PhD

Nice to Have:

• JamaforRequirementsandTestManagement
• Abilitytowritescriptsfortestautomationanddataanalysis
• ExperiencewithprojectmanagementmethodologiesandtoolslikeAgile,Scrum
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME

The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 to $165,000; 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.

OtherConsiderations

Aret 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. Aret 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.

Successfulpassageofacriminalbackgroundscreenisrequiredtomeetpositioneligibility.

Selectedapplicantswillbesubjecttoagovernmentsecurityinvestigationandmustmeeteligibilityrequirements for access to classified information.

AretwillconsiderforemploymentqualifiedapplicantswithcriminalhistoriesinamannerconsistentwiththerequirementsoftheLosAngelesFairChanceInitiativeforHiring.

SuccessfulpassageofaDepartmentofTransportation(DOT)drugtestisrequiredtomeetpositioneligibility.

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