Senior Software Engineer

at  Arete Associates

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.

DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE WITH US.

Arete specializes in developing cutting-edge embedded and GUI software solutions for Navy sensor data acquisition, system control, and real-time data processing/post-processing. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong technical leadership skills to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the development of software modules for Navy sensor systems, working closely with a small team of software and hardware professionals to meet customer deadlines. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position based in our Tucson, AZ office.

EXPERIENCES AND BACKGROUND WE LOOK FOR:

• Minimum 10 years of software development, including embedded systems development.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science
• C++ and embedded development experience
• Collaborative team leadership experience
• Customer communication/presentation skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté 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.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

• Guide and mentor a team in developing software modules for Navy sensor systems.
• Design, implement, and test embedded and GUI software for system control and data processing.
• Perform testing using embedded processors, circuit boards, and related test equipment to ensure system functionality.
• Develop new software designs and present them at customer meetings, incorporating feedback and requirements.
• Actively participate in scrum meetings and contribute to agile development processes.
• Work closely with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Manage your tasks efficiently, demonstrating the ability to self-direct in a fast-paced environment.
  We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: