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 junior and mid-level candidates with a strong foundation in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field to bridge the gap between software development and hardware systems. This role involves designing and implementing solutions that integrate hardware components, including drones, electro-optical sensors, lasers, lidar, comms, and FPGAs, with advanced software applications.
A successful candidate will be expected to:
- Work with a team of skilled professionals to design, build, and test electro-optic systems
- Apply expertise in embedded systems and real-time control to develop novel sensing platforms and edge devices
- Support system design and implementation from initial concept through production
- Write efficient, reliable code to interface with hardware and optimize system performance
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop prototype systems and bring concepts to production readiness
- Contribute to projects involving robotics, computer vision, motion control, and real-time data acquisition.
This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position based in our Niwot, CO office.
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:
- 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 (Required Skills):
- B.S. or higher in Robotics, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience. Significant direct production engineering experience may substitute for education
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or embedded system languages
- Comfortable with hands-on field testing of hardware and software systems and working with interdisciplinary teams
- Hands-on experience with robotic sensors (e.g., LIDARs, cameras, IMUs) and platforms
- Organization and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven capability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problem
- Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
- A background in hardware debugging tools and methodologies
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000; 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Engineering, or a related field, or significant direct production engineering experience
- At least 3 years of experience
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or embedded system languages
- Hands-on field testing of hardware and software systems
- Experience with robotic sensors such as lidar, cameras, or IMUs
- Experience with robotic platforms
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN communication protocols
- Experience with hardware debugging tools and methodologies
- Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
What We Do
Areté, an employee-owned company, is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States Defense and Intelligence agencies. Areté is derived from the Greek word “ἀρέτη”, meaning the pursuit of excellence and the achievement of maximum performance. Areté was founded in 1976 by five scientists, tasked by the DoD to help solve the challenge of detecting weak signals in heavy clutter over very wide areas. The signatures involved in this work were so weak that any advancement in signal processing algorithms demanded a new approach and understanding of the underlying fundamentals affecting the sensors and signal phenomena in the environments of interest. This first-principles-of-physics approach has been a hallmark of Areté’s development programs for the past 40 years Areté now works across the electromagnetic spectrum. We develop sensors and the associated signal processing algorithms necessary for the extraction and interpretation of data for systems operating under water, in the atmosphere, and in space. With our emphasis on enhanced signal processing and real-time executable software, Areté is able to improve the performance of existing sensor systems at fractions of the cost and time to operations of replacement systems. We work directly with customers and partners seeking maximum performance. Building on our expertise in detection theory we will continue to exploit the contextual, spatial, spectral, and temporal characteristics of data, incorporating them into our signal processing algorithms. These robust algorithms will continue to enable Areté to rapidly deliver innovative solutions to the ever evolving challenges of our customers.
