At Aret, 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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We are seeking a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Astronomy, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers supporting the development, testing, and analysis of advanced sensing and imaging technologies.
As part of our technical team, you will work alongside experienced researchers and engineers on a variety of projects. Depending on your interests, experience, and current program needs, assignments may include laboratory testing and characterization of imaging systems; development of software tools and automation scripts; data collection and analysis; experiment design; modeling and simulation; or technical documentation.
This position offers exposure to real-world research and development activities spanning hardware, software, and data analytics in support of national security applications. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, eager to learn new technologies, and excited to tackle challenging technical problems.
All work for this position will be carried out on-site at our Niwot, CO office
Qualities We Look For:
Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor\'s, Master\'s, or PhD program in Astronomy, Physics, Aerospace / Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience using scientific, engineering, or programming tools through coursework, research, or personal projects.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):
The salary range for this role depends on the candidate s level of experience:
- Undergraduate Student: $30/hr (currently enrolled in BS program)
- Graduate Student: $35/hr (currently enrolled in MS program)
However, Aret 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
Aret 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.
Aret 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.
Aret 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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