nLIGHT, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expnLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of rugged electrical solutions for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance systems while ensuring quality and compliance with program schedules.
ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop MIL-STD power and data cabling solutions using COTS and custom components
Architect and lead integration of electrical systems, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies
Collaborate closely with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate power and thermal mitigation solutions into compact designs
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and system-level issues safely and effectively
Mentor junior engineers and foster team growth
Deliver designs within program schedules and requirements, ensuring quality and compliance
Prepare design reports, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devices
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
Proven ability to solve complex problems and adapt to evolving requirements
Expertise in electrical system architecture
Expertise in cable harness design for sensors, power and data
Expertise in hardware troubleshooting at component and system levels
Familiarity with aerospace/military connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015) and IPC/MIL-STD cable design/build practices
Working knowledge of EMI mitigation principles (MIL-STD-461) and grounding/bonding/shielding design (MIL-HDBK-1857)
Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Exposure to PCB design and testing
Altium Designer | Harness Designer
NFPA 70 electrical standards
Familiarity with programming languages (C, C++, C#, Python)
Understanding of compliance testing for safety, EMC, and environmental standards (UL, CE, IEC, RoHS)
Experience with fiber optic cable design for data transmission (e.g., MTP connectors, OM3/OM4 fiber)
Preferred
Existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
Benefits
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
11 paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting
Company
nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$207.11MKey Investors
Mohr Davidow Ventures
2018-04-25IPO
2017-05-10Series G· $25.78M
2016-01-26Series Unknown· $35.83M
Leadership Team
Scott Keeney
CEO
Robert Martinsen
CTO
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