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Salary Range:: $65.000 - $80.000

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Full Time Niwot, CO, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1448

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

At Arete, we are on the forefront of developing 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.

Electronics Technician for production at Arete, you will be responsible for assembling the electronics and necessary subassemblies for AIRTRAC lasers. These assemblies require soldering, following procedures, and reading schematics and drawings. You will also be responsible for the construction, integration, and test of custom cabling harnesses. You will be working with a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to assemble, test, and calibrate electronics for lasers. You will also contribute to building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying developmental and production electronic systems independently, or under the direction of an electrical or optical engineer. This position is based in our Niwot, CO office. This is a non-exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assemble and test electro-optical and electronics units for production based on designs, specifications, and procedures.

Construct, integrate, and test custom cabling harnesses as needed.

Set up test apparatus and conduct testing of electrical, optical, and electro-optical production assemblies following established methods, procedures, specifications, and standards.

Adjust and calibrate systems as required.

Fills out assembly and test documentation. May write and edit procedures

Assists in troubleshooting failures to identify root causes of malfunctions. Implements corrective actions

Monitor and verify quality of assemblies in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

Position requires some interaction with suppliers and customers

Additional duties as assigned.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

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

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):

AA/AS in a Technical or Engineering field or similar relevant discipline. Minimum 2 year of experience preferred, and significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement.

Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, current clamps, AC/DC power supplies, and multimeters.

Strong fine motor skills; ability to work on small assemblies under a microscope

Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and testing results.

Ability to learn new skills quickly in a fast-paced work environment.

Highly organized and detail oriented

Good consistent work ethics

Soldering experience

J-STD-001 certification

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000; 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 Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance