{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2b72f5f018d08f999b830121","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2b72f5f018d08f999b830121","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2b72f5f018d08f999b830121","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"At Areté, we are at 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 empower our team members with meaningful career development opportunities and a strong sense of ownership in our shared success.\n\nDiscover your future with us!\n\nOur 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThis full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Tucson AZ office.\n\nThis role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.\n\nPrimary responsibilities:\n\nDesign, build, document, and troubleshoot electrical test equipment, fixtures, cables, and support hardware for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems\nSupport PCB design activities including schematic capture, component selection, board bring-up, debug, and design verification\nDesign and document cables, harnesses, interconnects, test adapters, and related electrical interfaces\nTroubleshoot embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, power supplies, analog and digital circuits, I/O interfaces, communication links, and system-level integration issues\nUse 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\n\nWe have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:\n\nHealth & Wellness:\n\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance\nLife and Long-Term Disability (LTD)\nVision Reimbursement\nFitness Reimbursement\n\nFinancial:\n\nCompany-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan\nCompany-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan\nContinuing Education Assistance\n\nWork-Life Balance:\n\nFlexible Scheduling\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nPaid Parental and Bereavement Leave\n\nWhat We Value:\n\nCreativity and innovation in solving challenges\nIntegrity and responsibility in all actions\nCollaboration across teams and specialties\nResponsiveness in fast-paced environments\nPassion for national security and excellence\n\nExperiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):\n\nBS or MS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; equivalent education or experience will be considered\nHands-on electronics experience, including test equipment, PCB design, cables/harnesses, system integration, and troubleshooting\nSolid understanding of circuit fundamentals\nStrong troubleshooting capability, including ability to operate electrical test equipment\nSelected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information\n\nNice to Have (Preferred Skills):\n\nProficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout\nExperience 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\nDesign experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics, including schematic development, component selection, circuit analysis, and board-level integration\nHands on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world field environments\nExperience with military, aerospace, industrial, robotics, or other rugged electro-mechanical systems\nActive DoD security clearance\n\nThe salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of experience:\n\nEngineer 1: $85,000 - $105,000 [BS degree or higher, with 0-4 years’ experience]\nEngineer 2: $95,000 - $110,000 [BS degree + 2-4 years’ experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years’ experience]\n\nHowever, 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.\n\nOther Considerations\n\nAreté 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. Areté 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.\n\nU.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.\n\nSuccessful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.\n\nSelected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\n\nAreté 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.\n\nSuccessful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.\n\nIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.","company":"Arete","rawCompany":"arete","city":"Tucson","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-08T08:55:07.537Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"At Areté, we are at the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. 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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.\n\nAs 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. 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