Areté
Electrical Engineer — Arete
Location: Healdsburg, CA Base pay range: $85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr Areté is seeking a junior-level Electrical Engineer to join the Stabilized Vision Technology team. This role involves working with an agile team to design and develop advanced electronics for stabilized airborne systems. You will design and hands-on test rugged, high-performance systems for deployment across various manned and unmanned platforms. As a technical contributor, you’ll participate in designing circuits, test beds, harnesses, and system documentation — from fundamental physical principles and system requirements through prototyping, debugging, testing, and integration into larger operational systems. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, and is passionate about electronic and electro-optic system design. This full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Healdsburg, CA office. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. Primary responsibilities
Design, analyze, and test electronic circuits for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems Hands-on test, troubleshooting, and rework of circuit boards, harnesses, and other electrical systems Schematic capture and layout of boards working directly with senior engineers Collaborate with engineering and science teams throughout the full product lifecycle—from concept through production and support Align design and test strategies with system-level objectives to ensure mission success Benefits and compensation
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD); Vision Reimbursement; Fitness Reimbursement Financial: 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 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
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; equivalent education or experience considered Proficient in detailed PCB design; experience with schematic capture and PCB layout Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals; strong troubleshooting with electrical test equipment Experience taking circuits through full development cycle—from concept to production release Ability to assemble or rework PCB and harness assemblies Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information Nice to have
Proficiency in Altium Designer; SPICE for circuit simulation Design experience in analog, digital, and power electronics Hands-on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world environments Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems; experience with Xilinx FPGAs (Vivado/Vitis) Understanding of high-speed digital and RF circuit design principles Production-ready documentation for circuit cards and system assemblies Active DoD security clearance Notes
U.S. citizenship required to meet position eligibility; successful background checks and a Department of Transportation drug test may be required Equal Employment Opportunity: Arete is an EEO 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 law We may require eligibility for access to classified information
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Location: Healdsburg, CA Base pay range: $85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr Areté is seeking a junior-level Electrical Engineer to join the Stabilized Vision Technology team. This role involves working with an agile team to design and develop advanced electronics for stabilized airborne systems. You will design and hands-on test rugged, high-performance systems for deployment across various manned and unmanned platforms. As a technical contributor, you’ll participate in designing circuits, test beds, harnesses, and system documentation — from fundamental physical principles and system requirements through prototyping, debugging, testing, and integration into larger operational systems. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, and is passionate about electronic and electro-optic system design. This full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Healdsburg, CA office. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. Primary responsibilities
Design, analyze, and test electronic circuits for high-performance stabilized pointing and electro-optic systems Hands-on test, troubleshooting, and rework of circuit boards, harnesses, and other electrical systems Schematic capture and layout of boards working directly with senior engineers Collaborate with engineering and science teams throughout the full product lifecycle—from concept through production and support Align design and test strategies with system-level objectives to ensure mission success Benefits and compensation
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD); Vision Reimbursement; Fitness Reimbursement Financial: 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 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
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; equivalent education or experience considered Proficient in detailed PCB design; experience with schematic capture and PCB layout Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals; strong troubleshooting with electrical test equipment Experience taking circuits through full development cycle—from concept to production release Ability to assemble or rework PCB and harness assemblies Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information Nice to have
Proficiency in Altium Designer; SPICE for circuit simulation Design experience in analog, digital, and power electronics Hands-on experience deploying and testing systems in real-world environments Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems; experience with Xilinx FPGAs (Vivado/Vitis) Understanding of high-speed digital and RF circuit design principles Production-ready documentation for circuit cards and system assemblies Active DoD security clearance Notes
U.S. citizenship required to meet position eligibility; successful background checks and a Department of Transportation drug test may be required Equal Employment Opportunity: Arete is an EEO 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 law We may require eligibility for access to classified information
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