Systems Engineer

Areté

$89K — $135K *
Niwot, CO 80544In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and hold a Secret / Top Secret clearance.
  • Hands-on experience with precision assemblies and hardware testing.
  • Experience developing test plans and procedures with necessary resources.
  • Proficient in requirements derivation, systems integration & testing, and performance verification.
  • Expertise in conducting system integration testing for performance verification.
  • Ability to document findings and present test reports to stakeholders.
  • Collaboration experience with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components.
  • Degree in Systems, Optical, Electrical, Software, or Mechanical Engineering with specific focus on electro-optic systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and test electro-optic mechanical stabilized systems.
  • Decompose requirements into software/hardware functions for tracking.
  • Engage with development, production, program leadership, and customers on technical issues.
  • Analyze different electro-optic mechanical systems across disciplines.
  • Document integration and test activities for end-to-end requirements closure.
  • Participate in system integration testing at various sites.
  • Present engineering materials during lifecycle design reviews.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
  • Vision reimbursement and fitness reimbursement plans.
  • Company-funded 5% contribution to 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • Continuing education assistance to support professional development.
  • Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), along with paid parental and bereavement leave.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team designing, building and testing, electro-optic mechanical stabilized system. The Systems Engineer will execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, to include requirements decomposition into software/hardware functions and system integration and test activities to ensure end to end system requirements closure. The system engineer will interact with the development teams, production teams, program leadership and customer regarding technical considerations and issue closure associated with our programs capabilities. The system engineer will work with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, optical, and software with analysis for different electro-optic mechanical stabilized systems. This full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory position is 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):
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a Secret / Top Secret clearance.
  • Hands-on knowledge of precision assemblies and testing of hardware.
  • Develop detailed test plans and procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and resources are available.
  • Assist in the development of requirements derivation, requirements traceability, systems integration & test, performance verification.
  • Conduct system integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance.
  • Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive system.
  • Presenting engineering material in life cycle design reviews.
  • Support test events at multiple test event sites.
  • Degree background in Systems, Optical, Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering for electro-optic systems and/or lasers.
    • Engineer 2:
      • 0-5 yrs. experience with BS/BA
      • 0-3 yrs. experience with MS/MA
    • Staff Engineer:
      • 5+ yrs. experience with BS/BA
      • 3+ yrs. experience with MS/MA

Nice to have (Preferred Skills):
  • Experience with Systems Engineering and requirements management tools such as Jama, IBM Rational DOORS, and Magic Cyber Systems Engineer (formerly Cameo)
  • Working knowledge or conceptual understanding of optics/lasers
  • Ability to write scripts for test automation and data analysis
  • Experience with project management methodologies and tools like Agile, Scrum
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME

The salary for this role, depending on degree and experience, is:

Engineer 2, Systems: $89,000 to $110,000 for an Engineer 2 [minimum experience of BS 0-5 years, MS+0 3 years]

Staff Engineer, Systems: $110,000 to $135,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years]

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.

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