What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Electrical Engineer position at nLIGHT?
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 10 years of experience.Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.Compensation: $140,000-$180,000 depending on experience. Who We ArenLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). Summary:As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll lead the design and integration of rugged electrical solutions for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. Your work will span architecture design, power distribution, EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding/bonding, and troubleshooting, all while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tightly packaged, high-performance systems.All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying. Responsibilities: Design and develop MIL-STD power and data cabling solutions using COTS and custom componentsArchitect and lead integration of electrical systems, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategiesCollaborate closely with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate power and thermal mitigation solutions into compact designsTroubleshoot and resolve hardware and system-level issues safely and effectively.Mentor junior engineers and foster team growthDeliver designs within program schedules and requirements, ensuring quality and compliancePrepare design reports, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devices.Required Experience / Capability: Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workProven ability to solve complex problems and adapt to evolving requirementsExpertise in:Electrical system architectureCable harness design for sensors, power and dataHardware troubleshooting at component and system levelsFamiliarity with aerospace/military connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015) and IPC/MIL-STD cable design/build practicesWorking knowledge of EMI mitigation principles (MIL-STD-461) and grounding/bonding/shielding design (MIL-HDBK-1857)Proficiency with MS Office 365 toolsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Exposure to PCB design and testingAltium Designer | Harness DesignerNFPA 70 electrical standardsFamiliarity 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).Benefits Summary: 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at HR@nlightdefense.com.
Salary : $143,100 - $175,000