Electrical Engineer, FPGA

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Job description

At Areté, we utilize innovative solutions 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.

Areté is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer, FPGA to join our team in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will work at the cutting edge of technology, designing, developing, and testing electronic systems that include advanced imaging, LIDAR, SONAR, and motion control/pointing solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects with a focus on FPGA development and integration.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for both electrical design and FPGA code development. You'll work on electronic subsystems that support high-bandwidth, multi-channel electro-optic sensors, and ensure seamless integration of hardware and FPGA code to meet system requirements. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams will be key as you help build complex systems incorporating FPGAs, GPUs, computers, and embedded processors. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role based in our Tucson, AZ office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop FPGA code for electronic subsystems.
• Integrate and test hardware and FPGA code to meet system specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build complex electro-optic systems using FPGAs, GPUs, and embedded processors.
• Conduct hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Present technical briefings and contribute to proposals for new and ongoing projects.

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:

• 2+ years Electrical Engineering experience with BS/BA in Computer/Electronic Engineering
• Experience with FPGAs and microprocessors
• Passion to work with high performance electronic and electro-optic systems
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and formal presentation capabilities
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years Electrical Engineering experience with BS/BA in Computer/Electronic Engineering
• Experience with Xilinx products and tool chain
• Experience with Altium Designer including schematic design and PCB layout
• Software programming skills such as C/C++, Python, Matlab
• Hands on experience designing electronic circuitry and circuit card assemblies. Experience with high speed, impedance controlled, and low noise circuit boards is helpful
• Current security clearance is highly desired

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $125,000; 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

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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