Our Tucson team is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems used in electro-optical, sonar, embedded processing, mine-hunting, and optical applications. 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 Tucson AZ office.

This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.

Primary responsibilities:

• 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
• Design and document cables, harnesses, interconnects, test adapters, and related electrical interfaces
• Troubleshoot embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, power supplies, analog and digital circuits, I/O interfaces, communication links, and system-level integration issues
• 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 or Electronic Engineering; equivalent education or experience will be considered
• Hands-on electronics experience, including test equipment, PCB design, cables/harnesses, system integration, and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals
• Strong troubleshooting capability, including ability to operate electrical test equipment
• 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):

• Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Experience with embedded processors and FPGAs, including hardware design, firmware development, and integration of standard interfaces and peripherals such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, and UART
• Design experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics, including schematic development, component selection, circuit analysis, and board-level integration
• Hands on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world field environments
• Experience with military, aerospace, industrial, robotics, or other rugged electro-mechanical systems
• Active DoD security clearance

The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience:

• Engineer 1: $85,000 - $105,000 [BS degree or higher, with 0-4 years' experience]
• Engineer 2: $95,000 - $110,000 [BS degree + 2-4 years' experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years' experience]

However, Areté 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.