Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer
Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado

Description
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)
Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Compensation: $100,000-$150,000 depending on experience

Who We Are
nLIGHT-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 an Electrical Engineer, you'll support the design, development, and testing of rugged electrical solutions for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. You'll work alongside senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in power distribution, cabling, and troubleshooting while learning best practices for military-grade 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:
Assist in designing and testing MIL-STD power and data cabling solutions using COTS and custom components
Support development of electrical system architecture, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation
Collaborate with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate electrical solutions into compact designs
Help troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues under guidance
Document designs, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devices
Adhere to safe electrical practices and contribute to team problem-solving.

Required Experience / Capability:
Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Proficiency in technical writing
Understanding of:
Electrical system design principles
Harness design for power/data distribution
Ability to perform basic electrical circuit calculations
Exposure to tools such as:
Altium Designer for PCB or harness design
MS Office 365.
Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving requirements
Internship or project experience in PCB design or electrical systems
Familiarity with aerospace/military connectors and cable design practices (IPC/MIL-STD)
Familiarity with programming languages (C, C++, Python)
Understanding of compliance standards (UL, CE, IEC, RoHS)
Exposure to fiber optic cable design for data transmission

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 .