Laser Technician

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.

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As a Laser Testing Technician at Arete, you will be responsible for 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 aligning lasers, setting up testing benches, and working on calibrating and testing production lasers. You will also contribute to building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying developmental and production electronic and optical systems independently, or under the direction of an electrical or optical engineer.

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

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

• 401(k)
  Retirement Plan Contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Continuing Education Assistance

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

• Creativityandinnovationinsolvingchallenges
• Integrityandresponsibilityinallactions
• Collaborationacrossteamsandspecialties
• Responsivenessinfast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

• Familiarity with electronic and optical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, optical sensors, cameras, lasers, and detectors
• Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and testing results.
• AA/AS in a Technical or Engineering field or similar relevant discipline. Minimum 2 year of experience preferred, and significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement.
• Good communication skills.

• Strong computer skills.
• Background in optical alignment and/or imaging.
• Detail oriented
• Experience with optical and environmental testing

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $65,000; 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.

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.

Aretéisan

Equal

Opportunity employer.

Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemployment withoutregardtorace,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.citizenshipisrequiredtomeetpositioneligibility.

Successfulpassageofacriminalbackgroundscreenisrequiredtomeetpositioneligibility.

Selectedapplicantswillbesubjecttoagovernmentsecurityinvestigationandmustmeeteligibilityrequirements 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). test is required to meet position eligibility.