Systems 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.

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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.

• 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

• Eligible to obtain and hold a 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

• 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.

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,…