NPI Test Engineering Technician

Job Description

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.

You will be responsible for assisting in development and build of highly complex electro-mechanical and opto- mechanical systems in Healdsburg, CA. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for assisting in the development, assembly, testing, system integration and troubleshooting of stabilized optical gimbal systems used in advanced imaging and motion platforms, in an AS9100 / ISO9001 environment. You'll work closely with engineering teams to ensure precision, performance, and reliability in every system we deliver. These advanced technologies are primarily employed in maritime and aerial environments, where your expertise will contribute to our ongoing pursuit of excellence. This is a non-exempt, non- supervisory, full-time position.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot stabilized optical gimbal systems and complex electrooptical / electromechanical assemblies
• Perform detailed diagnostics and repairs on optics, electronics, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit assemblies (PCAs), custom cable harnesses, and control system issues
• Set up and operate test apparatus for electrical, optical, and mechanical systems; adjust and calibrate as needed
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions; generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Conduct functional and performance testing using specialized equipment
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve designs, resolve technical issues, and support documentation development
• Interface with suppliers and customers as needed; support lab and field-testing activities
• Ensure timely completion of tasks to meet customer delivery schedules
• Perform additional duties as assigned; occasional travel (up to 20%)
• Document assembly and test results; develop and maintain procedures, fixtures, and tracking systems

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

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The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $80,000; 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 requirement s 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.PandoLogic. , Location : Healdsburg, CA - 95448