Electronics Production Technician

At Arete, we are on the forefront of developing 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.

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Arete is seeking an Electronics Production Technician to perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. The technician assembles, tests, calibrates, and repairs complex electronic systems while ensuring accuracy and quality throughout production. Responsibilities include working from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions; operating related equipment; conducting tests and reporting data in prescribed formats; performing calibration and alignment checks; making adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; and preparing prescribed compounds and solutions. This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory position based in our Tucson, AZ office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test electro-optical and electronics units for production based on designs, specifications, and procedures.
• Construct, integrate, and test custom cabling harnesses as needed.
• Set up test apparatus and conduct testing of electrical, optical, and electro-optical production assemblies following established methods, procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Adjust and calibrate systems as required.
• Fills out assembly and test documentation. May write and edit procedures
• Assists in troubleshooting failures to identify root causes of malfunctions. Implements corrective actions
• Monitor and verify quality of assemblies in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Position requires some interaction with suppliers and customers
• Additional duties as assigned.

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:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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):

• Associates Degree or 4+ years of related Experience
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Previous experience in a production electronics environment
• Good command of basic electronics and the ability to work with sensitive circuitry
• Use of basic electronics equipment such as AC/DC power supplies, DMM, oscilloscopes
• Tool and asset management, organization, lab maintenance, and tool and consumable expiration date management
• Use of hand tools/torque tools
• Effective professional written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Take direction, input, and feedback from internal customers such as lab managers and program managers and implement solutions
• Soldering experience, especially J-STD-001 certification

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

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.
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