Associate Project Engineer Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

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Arete is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Engineer to support and lead document control processes across the full product lifecycle—from development through sustainment and end-of-life. We are looking for someone that is highly motivated. We’re looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who is both a self-starter and a strong collaborator. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships, communicating effectively, and working across functional teams in a matrixed development environment. This role is responsible for maintaining consistent and accurate configuration control in alignment with SAE EIA-649 standards and Arete's ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The successful candidate will be process-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset to review, streamline, and standardize practices in line with industry best standards. This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position based in Niwot, CO.

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:

• 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 clearance
• Will provide Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) support to the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead, Engineering Manager (EM) and Program Manager (PM)
• Supporting and executing configuration control through system documentation, software, and drawing release, revision, and archival
• Develop and optimize the process for releasing product configurations into the CM system
• Tracking and delivering project data (documentation, software, drawing packages)
• Drafting Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
• Drafting deviations and waivers; maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• This position requires coordination and collaboration of activities with other functional groups and project managers within a matrix development environment operational, production-ready system

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME
• Candidate should be familiar with SAE-GEIA-859 and MIL-STD-963. 

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $140,000; 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.

Engineer 2, Configuration Management: $75,000 to $90,000 for an Engineer 2 [minimum experience of BS 0-5 years, MS+0 3 years]

Staff Engineer, Configuration Management: $90,000 to $115,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years]

Senior Engineer, Configuration Management: $120,000 to $140,000 for a Staff Engineer [minimum experience of BS+7 years, MS+5 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.

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