We are seeking a motivated
Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and support advanced electronic systems used in lasers, LiDAR, and electro-optic sensors. The primary focus of this role is the design, analysis, integration, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware, including analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuitry. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, integrate, and support complex electro-optic systems. Familiarity with embedded firmware and software is desired to support system-level debugging, integration, and troubleshooting activities.
Primary responsibilities:
- Design, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware at the circuit card and subsystem level, including analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal designs.
- Develop schematics, select components, perform design analysis, and support printed circuit board development using Altium Designer.
- Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and system integration of electronic assemblies and electro-optic systems using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and other laboratory test equipment.
- Support the development, fabrication, assembly, and test of printed circuit boards and electronic modules, including coordination with external vendors.
- Investigate and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues during development, integration, and production, with the ability to understand and debug embedded code as needed.
- Design and implement test equipment, procedures, and processes to support engineering development, production, and system verification.
- Provide engineering support for both new product development efforts and legacy electro-optic systems.
- Review PCB layouts, schematics, and component libraries to ensure compliance with design requirements, manufacturability, and reliability objectives.
This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position based in our
Niwot, CO office.
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):- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Candidates with significant directly relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence will also be considered.
- Proven ability to design, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware, including analog, digital, power, or mixed-signal circuits.
- Proficiency with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and related instrumentation
- Working knowledge of schematic capture and printed circuit board designs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):- Familiarity with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component libraries
- Ability to understand and debug embedded firmware and software during hardware integration and test
- Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex electronic systems, particularly electro-optic, laser, LiDAR, or sensor-based systems
- Active DoD security clearance.
The salary range for this role is
$95,000 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.
