Jobs at Areté

Supports development of visible and infrared imaging systems, software, and hardware. Collaborates with multidisciplinary engineers across requirements definition, prototyping, debugging, testing, and system integration. Performs hands-on optical laboratory work using cameras, lenses, mirrors, lasers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters. Assignment details depend on current contractual needs and work is conducted onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

Provides administrative, facilities, logistics, and office coordination support across Tucson locations. Responsibilities include front desk coverage, supply inventory and ordering, facilities coordination, meeting and event logistics, project manager support, document preparation, data entry, expense reconciliation, vendor and visitor coordination, and office communications. The role is full-time, onsite, and requires confidentiality, organization, professionalism, and flexibility.

Supports weekly timesheet review and biweekly multi-state payroll processing for 460+ employees. Processes employee changes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, leave accruals, reconciliations, payroll tax reporting, audits, and year-end activities. Maintains confidential payroll records, responds to employee inquiries, assists with payroll system testing and process improvements, and supports compliance with federal, state, local, and FAR requirements.

Supports program financial management through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, monthly reporting, EAC preparation, and risk assessment. The role prepares financial data for program reviews and customer reporting, maintains financial models and dashboards, reviews labor and timesheet charges, and collaborates with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to understand cost and performance drivers.

Supports mechanical design, system integration, hardware testing, troubleshooting, prototyping, programming, and data analysis for maritime and aerial systems. Uses CAD, finite element analysis, embedded programming, circuit design, laboratory tools, and 3D printing. Works onsite with engineering teams on sensor-driven systems and adapts responsibilities to project needs.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting signal and image processing hardware, software, and algorithms across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities may include requirements definition, prototyping, debugging, testing, and system integration. The intern will work with multidisciplinary engineers on-site in Falls Church, Virginia, using circuit design knowledge, schematics, lab equipment, and technical documentation. Preferred experience includes PCB design, FPGA tools, electrical interconnects, and programming.

Supports program managers with project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, staffing, customer coordination, contract deliverables, financial reporting, proposals, and sector operations. The role tracks labor and expenses, coordinates internal resources, reviews deliverables, supports proposal responses, and assists with program management reviews and corporate interactions. It requires strong communication, organization, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to work independently and with customers.

Supports manufacturing engineering, mechanical design improvements, tooling, production transitions, vibration and environmental testing for ruggedized electro-optical and laser systems. Develops assembly procedures and work instructions, analyzes ERP and test data, troubleshoots manufacturing-floor issues, investigates hardware non-conformances, and drives Lean and Six Sigma process improvements. Collaborates with engineering, quality, production, and program management teams to improve mechanical robustness, manufacturability, reliability, and production efficiency.

Designs, models, builds, aligns, tests, and validates laser, optical, electro-optical, and sensor systems. Responsibilities include developing simulations, specifications, diagnostics, test procedures, and documentation; analyzing experimental data; supporting manufacturing and engineering teams; conducting field demonstrations; preparing technical proposals; and serving as principal investigator for DoD research and development projects.

Leads quality engineering for laser and electro-optical systems in a regulated defense environment. Owns nonconformance, SCAR, and corrective action lifecycles; leads root cause investigations; verifies corrective action effectiveness; improves inspection plans, process controls, and manufacturing workflows; supports AS9100 compliance, audits, design reviews, and MRB meetings; monitors supplier performance; and collaborates across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management.

Designs, models, documents, assembles, and tests custom mechanical systems and components. Responsibilities include developing specifications, performing calculations and simulations, creating manufacturing and assembly drawings, supporting fabrication, conducting design reviews, and assisting with laboratory and field testing. The role requires hands-on machine shop and hardware integration work, with occasional outdoor testing, lifting, and 10–20% travel. Undersea, airborne, robotics, mechatronics, and autonomous or unmanned vehicle experience is preferred.

Leads the accounting organization, overseeing financial close, reporting, payroll, billing, taxes, cash forecasting, project cost accounting, and internal controls. Ensures compliance with ASC 606, FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and GAAP requirements for government contracts. Manages accounting personnel, ESOP accounting, timekeeping, audits, incurred cost submissions, labor allocations, and financial systems. Drives process improvements and supports indirect-rate development across fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contracts.

Develop computer vision algorithms, datasets, workflows, and metrics for image processing, object detection, classification, 3D reconstruction, and scene understanding. Implement and improve Python code, evaluate algorithm performance, diagnose errors, prototype emerging methods, and support customer applications. Prepare technical visualizations and briefings while contributing to project milestones and collaborating with scientists, engineers, and customers.

Develop and evaluate signal and image processing algorithms, analyze data, prototype algorithm enhancements, and collaborate with software engineers to implement robust, high-performance software. Potential application areas include remote sensing, state estimation, detection and tracking, computer vision, machine learning, physics-based modeling, data analysis, and sensor characterization.

Develop and optimize scientific computing software by translating signal and image processing algorithms from Python and other high-level languages into robust operational applications. Design, develop, analyze, test, and document software; evaluate algorithm performance on real-world data; and collaborate with scientists and engineers. The role requires onsite work, strong Python and C/C++ skills, scientific computing knowledge, and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Supports classified information systems as an ISSO by maintaining RMF security documentation, implementing and assessing security controls, conducting audits and risk analysis, managing continuous monitoring, supporting configuration management, responding to incidents, and preparing for inspections. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain a CI polygraph, cybersecurity certification, Windows hardening expertise, security tool experience, strong technical writing, on-site work, and occasional after-hours support.

Develop and optimize scientific computing software by translating signal and image processing algorithms from Python into robust C or C++ applications. Collaborate with scientists and engineers, assess algorithm performance on real-world data, design and test software from prototype through operations, and document results. Work onsite in Northridge, California, with potential application to national security projects requiring TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Designs, builds, integrates, tests, and troubleshoots electro-optical mechanical stabilized systems. Responsibilities include requirements decomposition and traceability, performance modeling, trade studies, system integration and verification, test planning, configuration documentation, technical reviews, CONOPS development, and stakeholder reporting. The role coordinates with engineering, production, program, and customer teams and supports testing at multiple sites.

Negotiate and administer government and commercial contracts, including FAR- and DFARS-compliant agreements, OTAs, proposals, pricing, and post-award activities. Advise program and proposal teams on contractual risks, obligations, compliance, and mitigation strategies. Prepare cost proposals, manage audits and negotiations, maintain contract records in Deltek Costpoint CLM, issue work authorizations, and coordinate with internal teams and external customers.

Lead engineering program execution across design, development, and production teams for complex defense programs. Manage integrated schedules, cost tracking, risks, opportunities, manpower planning, technical reviews, production introduction, proposals, and customer briefings. Provide technical direction while coordinating engineering, production, program management, customers, and government stakeholders. Support the full program lifecycle and ensure technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met.