Systems Engineer at Areté

Niwot, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Requirements Decomposition, System Integration, Hardware Testing, Test Plan Development, Performance Verification, Electro-Optic Systems, Precision Assemblies, Requirements Traceability, Technical Documentation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Life Cycle Design Reviews, Jama, IBM Rational DOORS, Magic Cyber Systems Engineer, Test Automation Scripting

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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. Discover your future with us. 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. Other Considerations Areté 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. U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Successful passage of a criminal background screen 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. 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. If 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.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will design, build, and test electro-optic mechanical stabilized systems, focusing on requirements decomposition and system integration. They will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customers to ensure end-to-end system requirements closure.