nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. · 1 week ago
Electrical Quality Engineer
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expnLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems. The Electrical Quality Engineer ensures quality and reliability across printed circuit board assemblies, cable harnesses, and photonic subsystems by applying deep technical knowledge of relevant standards to maintain compliance and improve product quality.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes for PCB, cable harness, and photonic assemblies
Conduct intake inspection, verification, and final acceptance testing in accordance with MIL-STD and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3
Compile and review product test reports, inspection records, and other quality documentation
Perform data analysis; identify trends and initiate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Lead or assist in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and coordinate cross-functional resolutions
Support First Article Inspections (FAI), qualification testing, and process capability studies
Ensure calibration and traceability of test equipment
Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor technicians and junior engineers in QA practices
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
Commitment to Excellence
Attention to Detail
Pride in Workmanship
3+ years of quality engineering experience in PCB, cable harness, or photonics/electro-optical systems
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and MIL-STD quality systems
Understanding of IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
Demonstrated experience with FMEA, CAPA, and RCCA processes
Familiarity with Altium Designer 365, SolidWorks 3D CAD, and data-driven analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, or equivalent)
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – ASQ
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) – ASQ
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – ASQ
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
Preferred
Existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
Experience with High Energy Laser (HEL) or photonic weapon system programs
Experience in a DoD or defense manufacturing environment
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 DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase