Electrical Engineer

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.

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and support advanced electronic systems used in lasers, LiDAR, and electro‑optic sensors. The primary focus of this role is the design, analysis, integration, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware, including analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuitry. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, integrate, and support complex electro‑optic systems.

Familiarity with embedded firmware and software is desired to support system‑level debugging, integration, and troubleshooting activities.

• Design, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware at the circuit card and subsystem level, including analog, digital, power, and mixed‑signal designs.
• Develop schematics, select components, perform design analysis, and support printed circuit board development using Altium Designer.
• Perform hands‑on testing, debugging, and system integration of electronic assemblies and electro‑optic systems using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and other laboratory test equipment.
• Support the development, fabrication, assembly, and test of printed circuit boards and electronic modules, including coordination with external vendors.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues during development, integration, and production, with the ability to understand and debug embedded code as needed.
• Design and implement test equipment, procedures, and processes to support engineering development, production, and system verification.
• Provide engineering support for both new product development efforts and legacy electro‑optic systems.
• Review PCB layouts, schematics, and component libraries to ensure compliance with design requirements, manufacturability, and reliability objectives.

This is a full‑time, exempt, non‑supervisory position based in our Niwot, CO office.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement

• Company‑funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company‑funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Candidates with significant directly relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence will also be considered.
• Proven ability to design, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware, including analog, digital, power, or mixed‑signal circuits.
• Proficiency with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and related instrumentation
• Working knowledge of schematic capture and printed circuit board designs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Familiarity with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component libraries
• Ability to understand and debug embedded firmware and software during hardware integration and test
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting…