About this opportunity
Arete Associates lists this Electrical Engineer opportunity in chiquita, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Arete, we are at 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 empower our team members with meaningful career development opportunities and a strong sense of ownership in our shared success.
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Our Stabilized Vision Technology team is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the development, integration, and delivery of advanced electromechanical systems, with an emphasis on high-performance motion control, precision mechanisms, sensors, embedded electronics, and complex system integration. The ideal candidate has experience leading or coordinating technical work focused on electrical engineering while spanning multiple engineering disciplines and driving projects from concept through integration, verification, and delivery.
This role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on problem-solving ability, and the ability to work effectively with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, manufacturing, and program management teams. The successful candidate will be comfortable translating system requirements into executable engineering plans, managing project schedules, identifying and tracking technical risks, coordinating design trade studies, supporting integration and testing, and ensuring that project objectives are met. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, approaches complex challenges collaboratively, and is passionate about electronic and electro-optical system design.
This full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Healdsburg, CA office.
Primary responsibilities:
Lead or coordinate engineering activities for complex electromechanical systems, with an emphasis on precision motion control and system integration
Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements, interfaces, test approaches, and technical execution plans
Support design trade studies involving motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, servo control loops, motor drives, power electronics, embedded controllers, and mechanical dynamics
Coordinate prototype development, system integration, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification testing
Identify technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and clearly communicate status to engineering and program leadership
Review designs, test data, failure investigations, and corrective actions
Support customer discussions, technical reviews, design reviews, and program execution meetings
Help transition designs from development into production, including manufacturability, testability, documentation, and supplier coordination
Align design and test strategies with system-level objectives to support mission success
This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.
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:
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):
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of the engineering development process, from requirements definition through design, integration, testing, and delivery
Ability to lead or coordinate technical execution across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, and manufacturing disciplines
Experience reviewing technical designs, test results, failure investigations, and corrective actions
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