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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** ARET LLC - **Location:** Niwot, CO, United States - **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, IBM Rational Software, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), Test Scripts - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5e2468f9-4e18-4cbc-a8e1-1df09b4cd755 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team designing, building and testing, electro-optic mechanical stabilized system. The Systems Engineer will execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, to include 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 customer regarding technical considerations and issue closure associated with our programs capabilities. The system engineer will work with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, optical, and software with analysis for different electro-optic mechanical stabilized systems. This full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory position is based in our Niwot, CO office., * Degree background in Systems, Optical, Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering for electro-optic systems and/or lasers. + Engineer 2: o 0-5 yrs. experience with BS/BA o 0-3 yrs. experience with MS/MA + Staff Engineer: o 5+ yrs. experience with BS/BA o 3+ yrs. experience with MS/MA Nice to have (Preferred 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 * Ability to write scripts for test automation and data analysis? * 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? 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] 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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