Electrical Engineer

Arete Associates; Chiquita (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and LTD

Vision reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan (company-funded

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Continuing Education Assistance

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Parental and Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Arete Associates is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support development and delivery of advanced electromechanical systems with a focus on high‑performance motion control and precision mechanisms.

The role requires leading or coordinating technical work across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and manufacturing teams, from concept to deployment, while solving challenging problems in a collaborative, employee‑owned environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace or related engineering field.
• Strong understanding of the engineering development process from requirements through delivery.
• Ability to lead or coordinate technical execution across multiple disciplines (electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, manufacturing).
• Experience reviewing designs, test results, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate engineering activities for complex electromechanical systems, with emphasis on precision motion control and system integration.
• Define requirements, interfaces, test approaches, and execution plans with cross-functional teams.
• Support design trade studies involving motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, servo loops, power electronics, embedded controllers, and dynamics.
• Coordinate prototype development, system integration, testing, verification and qualification.
• Identify risks and communicate status to leadership.
• Review designs, test data, failures, and corrective actions.
• Support customer discussions, reviews, and program meetings.
• Transition designs from development into production including manufacturability and supplier coordination.
• Align design and test strategies with system-level objectives.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Project coordination

Technical review

Education

BS or MS in relevant engineering

Job description

At Arete, 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!

Our Stabilized Vision Technology team is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the development, integration, and delivery of advanced electromechanical systems, with an emphasis on high-performance motion control, precision mechanisms, sensors, embedded electronics, and complex system integration. The ideal candidate has experience leading or coordinating technical work focused on electrical engineering while spanning multiple engineering disciplines and driving projects from concept through integration, verification, and delivery.

This role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on problem-solving ability, and the ability to work effectively with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, manufacturing, and program management teams. The successful candidate will be comfortable translating system requirements into executable engineering plans, managing project schedules, identifying and tracking technical risks, coordinating design trade studies, supporting integration and testing, and ensuring that project objectives are met. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, approaches complex challenges collaboratively, and is passionate about electronic and electro-optical system design.

This full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Healdsburg, CA office.

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead or coordinate engineering activities for complex electromechanical systems, with an emphasis on precision motion control and system integration
• Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements, interfaces, test approaches, and technical execution plans
• Support design trade studies involving motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, servo control loops, motor drives, power electronics, embedded controllers, and mechanical dynamics
• Coordinate prototype development, system integration, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification testing
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and clearly communicate status to engineering and program leadership
• Review designs, test data, failure investigations, and corrective actions
• Support customer discussions, technical reviews, design reviews, and program execution meetings
• Help transition designs from development into production, including manufacturability, testability, documentation, and supplier coordination
• Align design and test strategies with system-level objectives to support mission success

This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.

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):

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of the engineering development process, from requirements definition through design, integration, testing, and delivery
• Ability to lead or coordinate technical execution across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, and manufacturing disciplines
• Experience reviewing technical designs, test results, failure investigations, and corrective actions