Electrical Engineer

Arete Associates; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Vision Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Company-funded 5% contribution to 401k

Job summary

Arete Associates seeks a hands-on Electrical Engineer in Tucson, AZ to support the design, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems for electro-optical, sonar, embedded processing, mine-hunting, and optical applications.

The role spans test equipment design, PCB development, harness design, troubleshooting, and system-level integration. A passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; equivalent education or experience will be considered.
• Hands-on electronics experience with test equipment, PCB design, cables/harnesses, system integration, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals and troubleshooting ability with test gear.
• Willingness to undergo government security investigations for access to classified information

Responsibilities

• Design, build, document, and troubleshoot electrical test equipment, fixtures, cables, and support hardware for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems
• Support PCB design activities including schematic capture, component selection, board bring-up, debug, and design verification
• Design and document cables, harnesses, interconnects, test adapters, and related electrical interfaces
• Troubleshoot embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, power supplies, analog and digital circuits, I/O interfaces, communication links, and system-level integration issues
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, DMMs, and signal generators to diagnose and verify system behavior

Skills

Hands-on electronics experience

PCB design

System integration

Troubleshooting

Embedded processing

FPGAs

Analogue & digital circuits

DoD security clearance

Education

BS or MS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

DMMs

Signal generators

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.

Our Tucson team is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems used in electro-optical, sonar, embedded processing, mine-hunting, and optical applications. This role is ideal for an engineer with a broad electronics background who is comfortable working across test equipment design, PCB development, harness design, troubleshooting, and system-level integration.

As a technical contributor, you'll play a key role in designing new circuits, test beds, harnessing and system documentation-starting from fundamental physical principles and system requirements, through prototyping, debugging, testing, and integration into larger operational systems. The ideal candidate enjoys hands on work, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, enjoys solving complex challenges collaboratively, and is passionate about electronic and electro-optic system design.

This full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Tucson AZ office.

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

Primary responsibilities:

• Design, build, document, and troubleshoot electrical test equipment, fixtures, cables, and support hardware for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems
• Support PCB design activities including schematic capture, component selection, board bring-up, debug, and design verification
• Design and document cables, harnesses, interconnects, test adapters, and related electrical interfaces
• Troubleshoot embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, power supplies, analog and digital circuits, I/O interfaces, communication links, and system-level integration issues
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, DMMs, and signal generators to diagnose and verify system behavior Align design and test strategies with system-level objectives to ensure mission success

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 or Electronic Engineering; equivalent education or experience will be considered
• Hands-on electronics experience, including test equipment, PCB design, cables/harnesses, system integration, and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals
• Strong troubleshooting capability, including ability to operate electrical test equipment
• Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

• Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Experience with embedded processors and FPGAs, including hardware design, firmware development, and integration of standard interfaces and peripherals such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SPI, IC, and UART
• Design experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics, including schematic development, component selection, circuit analysis, and board-level integration
• Hands on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world field environments
• Experience with military, aerospace, industrial, robotics, or other rugged electro-mechanical systems
• Active DoD security clearance

The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience:

• Engineer 1: $85,000 - $105,000 [BS degree or higher, with 0-4 years' experience]
• Engineer 2: $95,000 - $110,000 [BS degree + 2-4 years' experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years' experience]

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

Arete 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. Arete 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.

Arete 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 Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.