Senior Systems Engineer

AtAreté,weareontheforefrontofutilizinginnovativesolutions,withgreatmindsfromallbackgrounds,tohelpsolve 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.We are seeking a highly skilled SeniorSystems Engineer to join our team designing, building, and testing electro-optic mechanical stabilized systems. The Systems Engineer will execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, to include requirements decomposition into software/hardware functions, system performance analysis and trade studies, oversight of software/hardware development and system integration and test activities to ensure system requirements closure. The systems engineer will interact with the development teams, production teams, program leadership, and customer regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue closure associated with our programs capabilities. This position will be based in our Tucson, AZoffice and is classified as a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position.We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:Health & Wellness:Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceLife and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Vision ReimbursementFitness ReimbursementFinancial:Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement planCompany-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership PlanContinuing Education AssistanceWork-Life Balance:Flexible SchedulingPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Parental and Bereavement LeaveWhat We Value:Creativity and innovation in solving challengesIntegrity and responsibility in all actionsCollaboration across teams and specialtiesResponsiveness in fast-paced environmentsPassion for national security and excellenceExperiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):Eligible to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.Handsonknowledgeforprecisionassembliesandtestingofhardware.Developdetailedtestplansandprocedures,ensuringallnecessaryequipmentandresourcesareavailable.Createandmaintaindetaileddocumentationofsystemconfigurations,architectures,andtroubleshooting procedures.Candidatewillberesponsibleforrequirementsderivation,requirementstraceability,systemsintegration& test, performance verification.Coordinateandconductsystemintegrationtestingtoensurecompatibilityandperformance.Documentfindings,generatetestreports,andpresentresultstostakeholders.Presentingengineeringmaterialinlifecycledesignreviews.Supporttesteventsatmultipletesteventsites.CandidatewillberesponsibleforConceptofOperations(CONOPS)developmentanddesign.Candidatewillplayanactiveroleintroubleshootingsystemlevelfailuresamongstadiverseteamofengineers and technicians.Collaboratewithcross-functionalteamstointegratehardwareandsoftwarecomponentsintoacohesive system.Supporttesteventsatmultipletesteventsites.Bachelor’sdegreeinengineering,orarelatedfield.9+ yrs. experience with BS/BA7+ yrs. experience with MS/MA4+ yrs. experience with PhDNice to Have (Preferred Skills):JamaforRequirementsandTestManagementAbilitytowritescriptsfortestautomationanddataanalysisExperiencewithprojectmanagementmethodologiesandtoolslikeAgile,ScrumKnowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASMEThe annual salary range for this role is $130,000 to $165,000; 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.OtherConsiderationsAreté 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.Successfulpassageofacriminalbackgroundscreenisrequiredtomeetpositioneligibility.Selectedapplicantswillbesubjecttoagovernmentsecurityinvestigationandmustmeeteligibilityrequirements for access to classified information.AretéwillconsiderforemploymentqualifiedapplicantswithcriminalhistoriesinamannerconsistentwiththerequirementsoftheLosAngelesFairChanceInitiativeforHiring.SuccessfulpassageofaDepartmentofTransportation(DOT)drugtestisrequiredtomeetpositioneligibility.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. 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