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As an Electrical Engineer at Arete, you are responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing a variety of electronic equipment and systems including field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) and associated firmware, camera, LIDAR equipment, power electronics, communications equipment, systems, discrete components and integrated circuits, digital computers, processors, and test equipment. Duties include designing and implementing high speed data acquisition and image processing systems utilizing complex FPGA and processor solutions as well as develop functional requirements and specifications for electronic subsystems to support high bandwidth multi-channel electro-optic sensors. Other duties include the design of FPGA systems and FPGA support architecture including high speed data paths, memory subsystems, embedded processors, and DSP kernels to support system processing requirements. Having the ability to develop and test the FPGA code including VHDL/Verilog, high level synthesis such as C, and simulation and verification of system code. Hands on testing, troubleshooting, and system integration of circuit cards and electronic systems utilizing FPGA and processors. Candidate will also be responsible for research, designs, development, and testing a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including power electronics; communications equipment and systems; circuitry components and integrated circuits; analog and digital computers, processors, FPGAs and associated firmware; and control and test equipment as the candidate is expected to utilize equally both hardware and software design practices. Other duties include but are not limited to, preparing, and presenting technical briefings directly to internal and external customers as well as writing and supporting new and existing technical and cost proposals. This position is based out of Sonoma, CA and is an exempt full-time role.

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

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement and Medical Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For

• 5 years Electrical Engineering experience with BS/BA in Computer/Electronic Engineering.
• Hands on experience with FPGA design and verification tools, and a demonstrated track record with high performance digital systems.
• Software programming skills such as C/C , Python, Matlab, etc.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and formal presentation capabilities.
• Ability to produce professional documentation and presentations with Microsoft Office products
• System architecture design experience including data acquisition, FPGA and processor strategies for complex algorithms, and data path/data storage

Nice to have

• 10 years Electrical Engineering experience with BS/BA in Computer/Electronic Engineering
• Experience with Xilinx product
• Current security clearance is highly desired -- TS preferred

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000; 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 Requirements

U.S. citizenship 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.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. 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.

Other Considerations

As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Areté encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.

Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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