Systems Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team. The Systems Engineer will execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, including requirements decomposition into software/hardware functions and system integration and test activities to ensure end-to-end system requirements closure. The System Engineer will interact with the development teams, production teams, program leadership, and customers regarding technical considerations and issue closure associated with our programs' capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, including requirements decomposition into software/hardware functions and system integration and test activities to ensure end-to-end system requirements closure.
• Interact with the development teams, production teams, program leadership, and customers regarding technical considerations and issue closure associated with our programs' capabilities.
• Work with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, optical, and software with analysis for different electro-optic mechanical stabilized systems.
• Conduct system integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive system.
• Presenting engineering material in life cycle design reviews.
• Support test events at multiple test event sites.

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain and hold a Secret / Top Secret clearance.
• Hands-on knowledge of precision assemblies and testing of hardware.
• Develop detailed test plans and procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and resources are available.
• Aid in the development of requirements derivation, requirements traceability, systems integration & test, performance verification.
• Conduct system integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive system.
• Presenting engineering material in life cycle design reviews.
• Support test events at multiple test event sites.

Qualifications

• Degree background in Systems, Optical, Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering for electro-optic systems and/or lasers.
• Engineer 2: 0-5 years of experience with BS/BA, 0-3 years of experience with MS/MA.
• Staff Engineer: 5+ years of experience with BS/BA, 3+ years of experience with MS/MA.

Skills

• Experience with Systems Engineering and requirements management tools such as Jama, IBM Rational DOORS, and Magic Cyber Systems Engineer (formerly Cameo).
• Working knowledge or conceptual understanding of optics/lasers.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools like Agile, Scrum.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, programs, and perks:

• 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): Eligible to obtain and hold a Secret / Top Secret clearance. Hands-on knowledge of precision assemblies and testing of hardware. Develop detailed test plans and procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and resources are available. Assist in the development of requirements derivation, requirements traceability, systems integration & test, performance verification. Conduct system integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance. Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive system. Presenting engineering material in life cycle design reviews. Support test events at multiple test event sites. Degree background in Systems, Optical, Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering for electro-optic systems and/or lasers. Engineer 2: 0-5 years of experience with BS/BA, 0-3 years of experience with MS/MA. Staff Engineer: 5+ years of experience with BS/BA, 3+ years of experience with MS/MA.
• (Nice to Have): Experience with Systems Engineering and requirements management tools such as Jama, IBM Rational DOORS, and Magic Cyber Systems Engineer (formerly Cameo). Working knowledge or conceptual understanding of optics/lasers. Experience with project management methodologies and tools like Agile, Scrum. Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME.

Salary

The salary for this role, depending on degree and experience, is:

• Engineer 2, Systems: $89,000 to $110,000 for an Engineer 2 [minimum experience of BS 0-5 years, MS+0 3 years]
• Staff Engineer, Systems: $110,000 to $135,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years]

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.