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nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 month ago

Harness Design Engineer

Longmont, Colorado

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of Directed Energy systems. As a Harness Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of electrical harnesses for advanced laser and electro-optical systems, ensuring compliance with military standards and collaborating across disciplines.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and document cable harnesses for power, data, and control systems using Altium Designer

Select and specify MIL-STD connectors, backshells, and cable types for rugged defense applications

Develop detailed wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable assembly drawings

Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure harnesses meet space, thermal, and EMI constraints

Support build and test of harnesses, including continuity checks, shielding verification, and connector torque specs

Maintain configuration control and revision tracking for harness documentation

Assist in troubleshooting harness-related issues during integration and testing

Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and MIL-STD cable build practices

Qualification

Electrical harness designAltium DesignerMIL-STD connectorsEMI/EMC mitigationIPC/MIL-STD standardsCable assembly designPythonC/C++Attention to detailEffective communication

Required

5+ years of experience in electrical harness design

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance

Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality documentation

Proficiency in Altium Designer and Harness Designer for schematic and harness layout

Experience designing cable assemblies for aerospace or defense applications

Familiarity with MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, and other military-grade connectors

Working knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and shielding techniques

Understanding of grounding, bonding, and cable routing best practices

Ability to interpret and apply IPC/MIL-STD standards for cable design and fabrication

Effective communication and collaboration skills across engineering disciplines

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Exposure to PCB design and integration

Experience with fiber optic cable design and MTP/LC connectors

Familiarity with NFPA 70 electrical standards

Understanding of compliance testing for EMC and environmental standards (MIL-STD-461, UL, CE)

Basic programming knowledge (Python, C/C++) for test automation or documentation tools

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.

Founded in 2000

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees