Electromechanical Testing Technician

Areté; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and LTD insurance

Vision reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) ESOP

Continuing education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Areté seeks an Electromechanical Testing Technician in Niwot, CO to assemble, calibrate, and test AIRTRAC lasers with a team of scientists and engineers. The role focuses on laser alignment, measurement, and environmental screening in a full-time, non-supervisory capacity.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience or an AA/AS in a technical field, strong documentation skills, and a detail-oriented approach to testing complex optical equipment. Competitive benefits and an ESOP are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience or an AA/AS in a technical/engineering field.
• Ability to follow professional documentation and record test results thoroughly.
• Experience assembling and testing laser-related systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble laser systems and align lasers on test benches.
• Calibrate and test production lasers and perform environmental screening tests.
• Setup and operate complex optical equipment independently or with an optical engineer.
• Conduct optical measurements to support alignment, fabrication, and performance testing.
• Document procedures and test outcomes with attention to detail.

Skills

Electronic test equipment familiarity

Mechanical assembly

Documentation and test reporting

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS in technical or engineering field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Optical sensors

Cameras & detectors

Job description

Full Time Niwot, CO, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

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.

As an Electromechanical Testing Technicianat Areté, you will be responsible for assembling, calibrating, and testing AIRTRAC lasers. You will be working with a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians whose job is to design, develop, test, and produce lasers. Your duties will include assembling laser systems, aligning lasers on test benches, calibrating and testing production lasers, and running environmental screening tests. You will be involved with handling the set up and use of complex optical equipment independently or under the direction of an optical engineer and conducting optical measurements and testing to support laser alignment, laser fabrication, and laser performance measurements. This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory position based in our Niwot, CO office.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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):

• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, optical sensors, cameras, and detectors
• Experience with mechanical assembly
• Ability to follow professional documentation and thoroughly document test results
• Minimum 2 years of experience, or AA/AS in a Technical or Engineering field or similar relevant discipline. Significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement
• Detail oriented

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

• Background in optical alignment and/or imaging
• Experience with optical and environmental testing

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000; however, Areté 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.