What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer I position at Laser Thermal?
Electrical Engineer 1- Charlottesville, VA
Who We Are
Laser Thermal is pioneering the future of thermal metrology. We design and build advanced instruments that deliver fast, accurate thermal property measurements for the most demanding materials challenges, across semiconductors, aerospace, energy, and beyond.
Born from academic research and built for real-world impact, we combine optical innovation with scalable engineering to empower R&D teams and production environments alike. Our team thrives on hands-on problem-solving, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a shared belief that better data drives better design.
If you're passionate about building tools that make a measurable difference, you’ll find a home here.
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Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Electrical Engineer I at Laser Thermal, you will assist in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and components while also supporting manufacturing and production activities. Roughly 50% of your time will be spent in hands-on manufacturing and operations support, ensuring that products are built, tested, and delivered to quality standards. You will collaborate with product managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet performance, safety, and cost requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain both design and manufacturing experience, develop technical expertise, and grow within a dynamic engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with manufacturing and operations teams for ~50% of your time, supporting assembly, production troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
- Assist in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and components.
- Develop and review electrical schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
- Perform calculations and simulations to support design decisions.
- Support the selection of electrical components, materials, and hardware.
- Participate in product testing and validation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintain thorough documentation of test activities, including test cases, procedures, and results, ensuring traceability to customer contracts.
- Assist in preparing technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Stay up to date with industry advancements, regulations, and best practices.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in both engineering and manufacturing work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Basic knowledge of circuit design, power distribution, and control systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or prototyping environment.
- Familiarity with soldering, or electronics assembly practices.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing, quality control, or continuous improvement processes.
- Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in manufacturing environments.
- Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or power supplies.
- Internship, co-op, or project experience in electrical engineering or manufacturing is a plus. This is an entry-level role.
What we can offer you
At Laser Thermal, we lead with Respect, Kindness, Competence, and Passion.
Here you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build something that has never been done before
- Grow your career as part of a dynamic startup
- Define your professional goals and be supported in reaching them
- Learn about cutting-edge optical metrology technologies
- Facilitate a supportive, collaborative, and science-loving culture
Laser Thermal benefits include:
- Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision) with FSA and HSA options
- Retirement plan with company contribution, 401(k)
- Basic life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Company stock option plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick)
- 13 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Health and wellness subsidy
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Laser Thermal Analysis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
As a federal contractor, Laser Thermal Analysis, Inc. is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9 in order to confirm identity and work authorization in the United States.