Electronics Technician

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

As an 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.

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

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership 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:

• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, current clamps, AC/DC power supplies, and multimeters.
• Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and testing results.
• 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.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills quickly in a fast-paced work environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Good consistent work ethic

Nice to Have:

• Good computer skills
• Soldering experience, especially J-STD-001 certification
• Strong fine motor skills; ability to work on small assemblies under a microscope

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $65,000; 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.

Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2024. However, we reserve the right to extend or shorten this deadline as necessary to find the best candidate for our team.

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

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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