Arete jobs in Tucson, AZ - 10 jobs

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. Arete is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Engineer to support and lead document control processes across the full product lifecycle-from development through sustainment and end-of-life. We are looking for someone that is highly motivated. We're looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who is both a self-starter and a strong collaborator. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships, communicating effectively, and working across functional teams in a matrixed development environment. This role is responsible for maintaining consistent and accurate configuration control in alignment with SAE EIA-649 standards and Arete's ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The successful candidate will be process-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset to review, streamline, and standardize practices in line with industry best standards.This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position based in Tucson, AZ. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) * Vision Reimbursement * Fitness Reimbursement Financial: * Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan * Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan * 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): * Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance. * Will provide Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) support to the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead, Engineering Manager (EM) and Program Manager (PM). * Supporting and executing configuration control through system documentation, software, and drawing release, revision, and archival * Develop and optimize the process for releasing product configurations into the CM system. * Tracking and delivering project data(documentation, software, drawing packages) * Drafting Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) * Drafting deviations and waivers; maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) * This position requires coordination and collaboration of activities with other functional groups and project managers within a matrix development environment operational, production-ready system. Nice to Have (preferred skills): * Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME * Candidate should be familiar with SAE-GEIA-859 and MIL-STD-963. The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $140,000; 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. Engineer 2, Configuration Management: $75,000 to $90,000 for an Engineer 2 [minimum experience of BS 0-5 years, MS+0 3 years] Staff Engineer, Configuration Management: $90,000 to $115,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years] Senior Engineer, Configuration Management: $120,000 to $140,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+7 years, MS+5 years] 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

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. We are seeking a mid-level Scientist (Algorithm Developer) with a strong background in Math, Physics, and Scientific Computing. The successful candidate will join a staff of signal/image processing scientists and software engineers that support the development of signal and image processing algorithms and software. In this position you will analyze data, evaluate existing algorithm performance, develop and prototype new algorithms or enhancements to existing algorithms and work with software engineers to implement the algorithms into robust and highly performant software. The successful candidate may ultimately be utilized in one or more of the following areas: ocean remote sensing, signal/image processing, state estimation, detection and tracking, computer vision, machine learning, physics-based modeling, data analysis, and sensor characterization. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This is a non-exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position based in our Tucson, AZ office. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Generous PTO and Leave Times Flextime Scheduling Bereavement Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Parental Leave Financial Benefits Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan Continuing Education Assistance Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement 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): Qualified candidates will have a BS, MS, or PhD in a STEM discipline Demonstrated experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning Experience programming in Python, C, C++, MATLAB or similar languages Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to work onsite in the office 100% Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and meet customer-specific security screening requirements Nice to Have (preferred skills): Experience working in a Linux environment Physics-based modeling and simulation experience Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition Parallel programming experience (threads, MPI, CUDA, etc.) Active Top Secret Clearance The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience: Scientist 1: $85,000 - $105,000 [required BS degree or higher] Scientist 2: $100,000 - $125,000 [required BS+2 years' experience OR MS degree] Staff Scientist: $120,000 - $145,000 [required BS+5 years' experience OR MS+3 years' experience] 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 . 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

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. Areté is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to work as a member of our Program IT team in our Tucson, AZ facility. The selected candidate must be eligible to maintain a Top Secret clearance. The candidate will work on multiple DoD contracts supporting the design, installation, and configuration of Cyber-compliant prototype and low volume production systems and networks of varying complexities. The candidate will be working on exciting projects in direct support of the Warfighter. The candidate will collaborate with other IT staff members, Cyber Security staff, travel occasionally, and provide some afterhours support. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position. Primary responsibilities include: Contributing to the design, configuration and installation of various Linux and Windows systems used on HPCs, data collectors, COTS servers, and other deliverable IT systems; Developing, maintaining, and applying relevant technical expertise in Cyber Security subjects such as FIPS encryption, Type 1 NSA Encryption, operating system, application, and network device hardening, STIGs, Audit log configuration and collection, endpoint protection software, and more; Contributes to the required technical documentation packages; Monitors and improves the build processes performed by IT technicians to produce identical systems; Adheres to required quality control processes; Supports system integration activities and field tests as needed for prototype systems; Other duties, as assigned. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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): Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance Must have or be able to obtain a Security+ CE or equivalent certification for DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II or higher within 90 days of employment. Minimum of 3 years working as a System Administrator, Engineer, Network Administrator or similar role; Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology related discipline and/or current, applicable industry-standard certifications (MCSA, CCNA, Security+, RHCSA) or an additional 3 years of experience; Proficient understanding of computer hardware configuration, software, and operating systems (primarily Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and/or 9. Working knowledge of Bash scripting and/or Ansible. Experience with classified information system Cyber Security tools and technologies (Nessus/ACAS, SCC, STIGViewer) and experience collaborating with Cyber Security professionals. Expert-level client system troubleshooting skills and experience. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and on a team; Strong written communication skills and the ability to document/diagram information systems and procedures; Able to obtain a FAA Level 3 Medical Certification from an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner; Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Nice to have (preferred skills): Some experience with one or more of the following technologies: Cluster Management software, RDMA configuration in support of 100/200/400gbe Networking, Anaconda environment installation and configuration, NVIDIA Driver/CUDA installation in Linux, RHEL 8/9 security-related functions (SELinux, AIDE, firewalld, PAM configuration files, the Linux Audit system, and more), iSCSI, NFS, Nvidia Jetsons Administrative level knowledge of Cisco Nexus NX-OS and/or Cisco IOS Some experience in server hardware troubleshooting and installation Relevant experience building and configuring IT systems in a classified environment accredited under the Risk Management Framework The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $120,000; 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. 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

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. We support the development of new detection capabilities that use a variety of remote sensing methodologies (EO/IR, Radar, Lidar, Chemical/Biological sensors, etc.). We are seeking outstanding applicants for our Optical Systems Engineer position in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will develop and execute scientific and engineering research projects which typically involve applying fundamental understanding of optical phenomena related to various sensor systems, developing performance models, designing optical hardware, and using basic mathematical methods to solve scientific and engineering problems. This position is be based in our Tucson, AZ office and is a non-supervisory, exempt, full-time role. Primary responsibilities: Design, models, integrates, and tests airborne optical sensor systems including visible/EO and IR cameras, LIDAR systems, and optical test equipment. Develop test software for control of prototype EO systems, test automation, and flight testing. Works in conjunction with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers, toprovide integrated design solutions for Areté's customers. Business development, requirements development, concept and detailed design, presentation to customer at SRR, PDR, CDR, assembly, integration, and field testing. Mentorship and direction of work for more junior employees is also expected. Develop and apply imaging sensor performance models Analyze data, algorithms, and their interaction to improve algorithm performance Sub-system and system level testing, including test design, automation and reporting: Visible CMOS sensor testing Mid-wave IDECA testing Lens MTF testing Vibe and thermal testing Interact with system and sensor designers to improve hardware Present major sections of materials to customers at design reviews and other Technical Interchange Meetings May support outdoor field tests with occasional travel Leadership is expected at this seniority including mentoring, directing junior employee's work and taking responsibility for the work of others We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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): Bachelor's or Master's in optical engineering strongly preferred; physics or other fields will be considered if there is relevant experience - applicant must have strong optics background. Understanding of optical imaging systems, light propagation, radiometry, MTF testing Experience with scientific programming in LabVIEW, Matlab, Python, or similar languages to support test and automation of test Data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW Strong analytical skills demonstrated through in-depth physics-based modeling and data analysis Strong education in fundamental optics is required Demonstrated experience with optical test is required Proclivity towards systems engineering techniques and process Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning US citizenship, ability to qualify for a top-secret security clearance Nice to Have (Preferred Skills): Infrared imaging experience including system design, modeling and test Experience with large format (16MP+) cryogenically cooled IR IDECAs Experience developing custom IR lenses Experience with Fast Scan Mirrors Zemax or similar optical design software Active top-secret security clearance The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience: Senior Optical Systems Engineer: $150,000 - $180,000 [minimum experience of BS+9 years, MS+7 years, or PhD+4 years] Principal Optical Systems Engineer: $170,000 - $210,000 [minimum experience of BS+14 years, MS+12 years, or PhD+9 years] 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. 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

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. We are seeking a highly skilled Systems 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 , AZ office 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 Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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): Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance. Hands on knowledge for precision assemblies and testing of hardware. Develop detailed test plans and procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and resources are available. Create and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, architectures, and troubleshooting procedures. Candidate will be responsible for requirements derivation, requirements traceability, systems integration & test, performance verification. Coordinate and conduct system integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance. Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders. Presenting engineering material in life cycle design reviews. Support test events at multiple test event sites. Candidate will be responsible for Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development and design. Candidate will play an active role in troubleshooting system level failures amongst a diverse team of engineers and technicians. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive system. Support test events at multiple test event sites. Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field. 9+ yrs. experience with BS/BA 7+ yrs. experience with MS/MA 4+ yrs. experience with PhD Nice to Have (Preferred Skills): Jama for Requirements and Test Management Ability to write scripts for test automation and data analysis Experience with project management methodologies and tools like Agile, Scrum Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 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. 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

Job Description 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. We support the development of new detection capabilities that use a variety of remote sensing methodologies (EO/IR, Radar, Lidar, Chemical/Biological sensors, etc.). We are seeking outstanding applicants for our Engineer 2, Optical Systems position in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will develop and execute engineering development projects which typically involve applying fundamental understanding of optical phenomena related to various sensor systems, developing performance models, designing optical hardware, and using basic mathematical methods to solve scientific and engineering problems. This position is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role. Primary responsibilities: Design, models, integrates, and tests optical sensor systems including visible and IR cameras, LIDAR systems, and optical test equipment. Develops software for the purpose of testing and automating test procedures. Works in conjunction with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and software engineers to provide integrated design solutions for Arete's customers. Responsibilities include assisting with requirements development, concept and detailed design, presentation to customer at SRR, PDR, CDR, assembly, integration, and field testing. Develop and apply imaging sensor performance models including MTF and radiometric models Optical systems design including visible and IR imaging system Testing of Fast Steering Mirrors Development of requirements Presentation of results to staff and customers May support outdoor field tests with occasional travel We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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: Bachelor's or Master's in optical engineering, electrical engineering with optics emphasis or other relevant field with strong emphasis on optics Experience with scientific programming in Labview, Matlab, Python, or similar languages Data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW or Python Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning US citizenship Nice to have: Infrared imaging experience including system design, modeling and test Experience with large format (16MP+) cryogenically cooled IR IDECAs Experience developing custom IR lenses Experience with Fast Steering Mirrors Zemax or similar optical design software Active security clearance The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000; 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. 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

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. Arete is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Engineer to support and lead document control processes across the full product lifecycle-from development through sustainment and end-of-life. We are looking for someone that is highly motivated. We're looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who is both a self-starter and a strong collaborator. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships, communicating effectively, and working across functional teams in a matrixed development environment. This role is responsible for maintaining consistent and accurate configuration control in alignment with SAE EIA-649 standards and Arete's ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The successful candidate will be process-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset to review, streamline, and standardize practices in line with industry best standards.This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position based in Tucson, AZ. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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): Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance. Will provide Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) support to the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead, Engineering Manager (EM) and Program Manager (PM). Supporting and executing configuration control through system documentation, software, and drawing release, revision, and archival Develop and optimize the process for releasing product configurations into the CM system. Tracking and delivering project data(documentation, software, drawing packages) Drafting Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) Drafting deviations and waivers; maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) This position requires coordination and collaboration of activities with other functional groups and project managers within a matrix development environment operational, production-ready system. Nice to Have (preferred skills): Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME Candidate should be familiar with SAE-GEIA-859 and MIL-STD-963. The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $140,000; 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. Engineer 2, Configuration Management: $75,000 to $90,000 for an Engineer 2 [minimum experience of BS 0-5 years, MS+0 3 years] Staff Engineer, Configuration Management: $90,000 to $115,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years] Senior Engineer, Configuration Management: $120,000 to $140,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+7 years, MS+5 years] 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

Job Description 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. We support the development of new detection capabilities that use a variety of remote sensing methodologies (EO/IR, Radar, Lidar, Chemical/Biological sensors, etc.). We are seeking outstanding applicants for our Optical Systems Engineer position in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will develop and execute scientific and engineering research projects which typically involve applying fundamental understanding of optical phenomena related to various sensor systems, developing performance models, designing optical hardware, and using basic mathematical methods to solve scientific and engineering problems. This position is be based in our Tucson, AZ office and is a non-supervisory, exempt, full-time role. Primary responsibilities: Design, models, integrates, and tests airborne optical sensor systems including visible/EO and IR cameras, LIDAR systems, and optical test equipment. Develop test software for control of prototype EO systems, test automation, and flight testing. Works in conjunction with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers, toprovide integrated design solutions for Areté's customers. Business development, requirements development, concept and detailed design, presentation to customer at SRR, PDR, CDR, assembly, integration, and field testing. Mentorship and direction of work for more junior employees is also expected. Develop and apply imaging sensor performance models Analyze data, algorithms, and their interaction to improve algorithm performance Sub-system and system level testing, including test design, automation and reporting: Visible CMOS sensor testing Mid-wave IDECA testing Lens MTF testing Vibe and thermal testing Interact with system and sensor designers to improve hardware Present major sections of materials to customers at design reviews and other Technical Interchange Meetings May support outdoor field tests with occasional travel Leadership is expected at this seniority including mentoring, directing junior employee's work and taking responsibility for the work of others We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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): Bachelor's or Master's in optical engineering strongly preferred; physics or other fields will be considered if there is relevant experience - applicant must have strong optics background. Understanding of optical imaging systems, light propagation, radiometry, MTF testing Experience with scientific programming in LabVIEW, Matlab, Python, or similar languages to support test and automation of test Data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW Strong analytical skills demonstrated through in-depth physics-based modeling and data analysis Strong education in fundamental optics is required Demonstrated experience with optical test is required Proclivity towards systems engineering techniques and process Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning US citizenship, ability to qualify for a top-secret security clearance Nice to Have (Preferred Skills): Infrared imaging experience including system design, modeling and test Experience with large format (16MP+) cryogenically cooled IR IDECAs Experience developing custom IR lenses Experience with Fast Scan Mirrors Zemax or similar optical design software Active top-secret security clearance The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience: Senior Optical Systems Engineer: $150,000 - $180,000 [minimum experience of BS+9 years, MS+7 years, or PhD+4 years] Principal Optical Systems Engineer: $170,000 - $210,000 [minimum experience of BS+14 years, MS+12 years, or PhD+9 years] 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. 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.

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. We support the development of new detection capabilities that use a variety of remote sensing methodologies (EO/IR, Radar, Lidar, Chemical/Biological sensors, etc.). We are seeking outstanding applicants for our Engineer 2, Optical Systems position in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will develop and execute engineering development projects which typically involve applying fundamental understanding of optical phenomena related to various sensor systems, developing performance models, designing optical hardware, and using basic mathematical methods to solve scientific and engineering problems. This position is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role. Primary responsibilities: Design, models, integrates, and tests optical sensor systems including visible and IR cameras, LIDAR systems, and optical test equipment. Develops software for the purpose of testing and automating test procedures. Works in conjunction with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and software engineers to provide integrated design solutions for Arete's customers. Responsibilities include assisting with requirements development, concept and detailed design, presentation to customer at SRR, PDR, CDR, assembly, integration, and field testing. Develop and apply imaging sensor performance models including MTF and radiometric models Optical systems design including visible and IR imaging system Testing of Fast Steering Mirrors Development of requirements Presentation of results to staff and customers May support outdoor field tests with occasional travel We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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: Bachelor's or Master's in optical engineering, electrical engineering with optics emphasis or other relevant field with strong emphasis on optics Experience with scientific programming in Labview, Matlab, Python, or similar languages Data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW or Python Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning US citizenship Nice to have: Infrared imaging experience including system design, modeling and test Experience with large format (16MP+) cryogenically cooled IR IDECAs Experience developing custom IR lenses Experience with Fast Steering Mirrors Zemax or similar optical design software Active security clearance The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000; 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. 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. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at ************ for assistance.