Areté · 2 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Greater Tucson Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
0+ years expAreté is an employee-owned company at the forefront of innovative solutions to address complex security challenges. They are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced electronics for LIDAR, imaging, and electro-optic systems, collaborating with experienced engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of electronics that support LASER, LIDAR, imaging, and other electro-optic systems
Gain hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and reworking circuit boards, cables, and other electrical assemblies
Work as part of a collaborative engineering team, supporting projects through their full lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to production and fielded systems
Partner with scientists, senior engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and customer requirements
Learn from experienced mentors while developing your skills in system integration, problem-solving, and practical engineering execution
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (0–5 years of experience; equivalent education/experience considered)
Coursework or project experience in analog, digital, or power circuits
Exposure to the engineering development cycle through school projects, internships, or career roles
Familiarity with schematics, circuit boards, and basic technical documentation
Interest in or experience with embedded processor systems or FPGAs
A passion for electronics and technology with a strong desire to learn and grow
Comfort using basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
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
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility
Preferred
Experience using Altium Designer (or similar tools) for PCB layout and schematic capture
Hands-on work with Xilinx FPGAs and the Vivado/Vitis toolchains
Familiarity with harnesses, cables, and electrical connectors
Software development skills in languages such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc
Active DoD security clearance
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Continuing Education Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
Company
Areté
Areté, an employee-owned company, is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States Defense and Intelligence agencies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Kier
CEO
David Campion
Chief Executive Officer
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