{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8718c8b6f18a4d2eb1325c2a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8718c8b6f18a4d2eb1325c2a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8718c8b6f18a4d2eb1325c2a","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"At Areté, we are on 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 foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.\n\nDiscover your future with us.\n\nWe 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.\n\nPrimary responsibilities\n\nDesign, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware at the circuit card and subsystem level, including analog, digital, power, and mixed‑signal designs.\n\nDevelop schematics, select components, perform design analysis, and support printed circuit board development using Altium Designer.\n\nPerform 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.\n\nSupport the development, fabrication, assembly, and test of printed circuit boards and electronic modules, including coordination with external vendors.\n\nInvestigate and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues during development, integration, and production, with the ability to understand and debug embedded code as needed.\n\nDesign and implement test equipment, procedures, and processes to support engineering development, production, and system verification.\n\nProvide engineering support for both new product development efforts and legacy electro‑optic systems.\n\nReview PCB layouts, schematics, and component libraries to ensure compliance with design requirements, manufacturability, and reliability objectives.\n\nThis is a full‑time, exempt, non‑supervisory position based in our Niwot, CO office.\n\nBenefits\nHealth & Wellness:\n\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nLife and Long‑Term Disability (LTD)\n\nVision Reimbursement\n\nFitness Reimbursement\n\nFinancial:\n\nCompany‑funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan\n\nCompany‑funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan\n\nContinuing Education Assistance\n\nWork‑Life Balance:\n\nFlexible Scheduling\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nPaid Parental and Bereavement Leave\n\nWhat We Value\n\nCreativity and innovation in solving challenges\n\nIntegrity and responsibility in all actions\n\nCollaboration across teams and specialties\n\nResponsiveness in fast‑paced environments\n\nPassion for national security and excellence\n\nExperiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills)\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Candidates with significant directly relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence will also be considered.\n\nProven ability to design, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware, including analog, digital, power, or mixed‑signal circuits.\n\nProficiency with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and related instrumentation\n\nWorking knowledge of schematic capture and printed circuit board designs\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams\n\nU.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance\n\nNice to Have (Preferred Skills)\n\nFamiliarity with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component libraries\n\nAbility to understand and debug embedded firmware and software during hardware integration and test\n\nExperience integrating and troubleshooting complex electronic systems, particularly electro‑optic, laser, LiDAR, or sensor‑based systems\n\nActive DoD security clearance\n\nThe 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.\n\nOther Considerations\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.\n\nAreté 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.\n\nLocation/Region: Longmont, CO (80503)\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Arete Defunct","rawCompany":"arete defunct","city":"Longmont","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:22:10.299Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"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":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"At Areté, we are on 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 foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.\n\nDiscover your future with us.\n\nWe 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.\n\nPrimary responsibilities\n\nDesign, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware at the circuit card and subsystem level, including analog, digital, power, and mixed‑signal designs.\n\nDevelop schematics, select components, perform design analysis, and support printed circuit board development using Altium Designer.\n\nPerform 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.\n\nSupport the development, fabrication, assembly, and test of printed circuit boards and electronic modules, including coordination with external vendors.\n\nInvestigate and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues during development, integration, and production, with the ability to understand and debug embedded code as needed.\n\nDesign and implement test equipment, procedures, and processes to support engineering development, production, and system verification.\n\nProvide engineering support for both new product development efforts and legacy electro‑optic systems.\n\nReview PCB layouts, schematics, and component libraries to ensure compliance with design requirements, manufacturability, and reliability objectives.\n\nThis is a full‑time, exempt, non‑supervisory position based in our Niwot, CO office.\n\nBenefits\nHealth & Wellness:\n\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nLife and Long‑Term Disability (LTD)\n\nVision Reimbursement\n\nFitness Reimbursement\n\nFinancial:\n\nCompany‑funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan\n\nCompany‑funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan\n\nContinuing Education Assistance\n\nWork‑Life Balance:\n\nFlexible Scheduling\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nPaid Parental and Bereavement Leave\n\nWhat We Value\n\nCreativity and innovation in solving challenges\n\nIntegrity and responsibility in all actions\n\nCollaboration across teams and specialties\n\nResponsiveness in fast‑paced environments\n\nPassion for national security and excellence\n\nExperiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills)\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 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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. 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