Systems Engineer

@ Arete Associates

About Systems Engineer Role

Areté is at the forefront of innovative security solutions, employing a diverse team to solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. As an employee-owned company, Areté offers career development and a strong sense of ownership in our shared success.

Job Overview

The Systems Engineer will design, build, and test electro‐optic mechanical stabilized systems. This role involves decomposing requirements into software and hardware functions, integrating systems, and conducting end-to-end tests. The role collaborates with development, production, program leadership, and customers to close technical issues while working with various engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans and procedures ensuring equipment availability.
• Assist in requirements derivation, traceability, systems integration, and performance verification.
• Conduct system integration testing to validate compatibility and performance.
• Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software teams.
• Support test events at multiple sites and participate in design reviews.

Experiences and Background

Eligible candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret/Top Secret clearance. Hands-on knowledge of precision assemblies and hardware testing is required, along with a degree in Systems, Optical, Electrical, Software, or Mechanical Engineering for electro-optic systems and/or lasers. Experience levels range from Engineer 2 (BS/BA: 0-5 years, MS/MA: 0-3 years) to Staff Engineer (BS/BA: 5+ years, MS/MA: 3+ years).

Nice to Have

• Experience with systems engineering tools such as Jama, IBM Rational DOORS, Magic Cyber Systems Engineer.
• Understanding of optics/lasers and ability to script for test automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum and industry standards like MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life and Long-Term Disability, Vision and Fitness Reimbursement. Financial: 401(k) Contributions, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Education Assistance. Work-Life Balance: Flexible Scheduling, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave.

Additional Information

This full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory role is based in Niwot, CO. U.S. citizenship is required along with successful background, clearance and DOT drug test. Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

• Systems Engineering
• Electro-optics
• Hardware Testing
• Software Integration
• Test Planning
• Requirements Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Documentation
• Clearance Eligibility
• Agile Methodologies