nLIGHT Careers - CAD Librarian / ECAD-MCAD Integration Specialist

nLIGHT Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-04-27", "description": "

Location:\u00A0Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience:\u00A0A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. \u00A0\u00A0Minimum Education:\u00A0Associate's Degree is required.Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 depending on experience. \u00A0\u00A0
Who We ArenLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation\u2019s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities \u2013 from semiconductor device through target identification \u2013 to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective.\u00A0 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.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).\u00A0Summary:CAD Librarian\u00A0to bridge electrical and mechanical design by managing\u00A0component\u00A0libraries and documenting wire harnesses.\u00A0You\u2019ll\u00A0use\u00A0Altium Designer\u00A0for PCB and harness layout,\u00A0SolidWorks\u00A0for 3D modeling, and\u00A0Altium\u00A0CoDesigner\u00A0to ensure seamless data synchronization and dimensional accuracy between the two environments.\u00A0

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.\u00A0\u00A0Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at:\u00A0https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/.\u00A0\u00A0Please review this information before applying.
Responsibilities: \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Harness & Systems Integration:\u202FProficient in\u202FAltium Cable & Harness\u202Fdesign, wire list authoring, and connector pin mapping; expert at tracing engineering intent from schematic through 3D routing and BOM.\u00A0
• ECAD/MCAD Synchronization:\u202FAdvanced use of\u202FAltium\u00A0CoDesigner\u202Ffor harness-to-3D conversion and bidirectional change management with\u202FSolidWorks\u202F(Model Based Design & Large Assembly Management).\u00A0
• Standards & Compliance:\u202FDeep knowledge of\u202FIPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ASME Y14.5, and\u202FAS9100 / ISO 9001\u202Fquality environments.\u00A0
• Data & Lifecycle Management:\u202FExperienced with\u202FSolidWorks PDM Professional, SharePoint, and\u202FGit\u202Fversion control; focused on library governance and integration automation.\u00A0
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:\u202FEffective communicator across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams; skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced contract environments.\u00A0
• Quality & Detail Orientation:\u202FRigorous attention to detail\u00A0regarding\u00A0pin-level data accuracy and footprint dimensions across interconnected design environments.\u00A0

Required Experience / Capability:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Commitment to Excellence.\u00A0 Attention to Detail.\u00A0 Pride in Workmanship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
• Bachelor\u2019s\u00A0degree in\u00A0electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered.\u00A0
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD library management, ECAD/MCAD design, or an integrated electrical/mechanical engineering data management role.\u00A0
• Expert-level\u00A0proficiency\u00A0in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout,\u00A0component\u00A0footprint authoring (IPC-7351), and\u00A0component\u00A0vault/PDM management.\u00A0
• Familiarity with GITLAB and/or Jira.
• Demonstrated experience with Altium's cable and harness design environment, including wire list authoring, connector pin mapping, harness schematic documentation, and manufacturing output generation.\u00A0
• Proficiency\u00A0with Altium\u00A0CoDesigner\u00A0for ECAD/MCAD bidirectional data exchange, specifically the conversion of Altium harness designs into SolidWorks 3D harness models.\u00A0
• Expert-level\u00A0proficiency\u00A0in SolidWorks including parametric part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, and SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Standard).\u00A0
• Strong working knowledge of PLM/PDM data structures: BOM management, item lifecycle, revision control, and engineering change workflows.\u00A0
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and MIL spec parts.\u00A0

Additional Desired Experience / Capability:\u00A0

• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial electronics, or high-reliability electromechanical product development environments.\u00A0
• CSWE (Certified SolidWorks Expert) or relevant SolidWorks certification.\u00A0
• Altium Certified Designer credential or equivalent Altium platform certification.\u00A0
• Knowledge of general wire harness construction and mechanical part types.\u00A0
• Understanding of ITAR/EAR data control requirements as applied to engineering data management systems.
  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:\u00A0Know 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\u00A0[email protected].\u00A0\u00A0

", "hiringOrganization": "nLIGHT", "employmentType": "Full-Time Regular", "industry": "Directed Energy Lasers", "identifier": "o9H2zfwb", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "Colorado", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "CAD Librarian \/ ECAD-MCAD Integration Specialist", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } CAD Librarian / ECAD-MCAD Integration Specialist Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado Apply Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. Minimum Education: Associate's Degree is required.Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 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:CAD Librarian to bridge electrical and mechanical design by managing component libraries and documenting wire harnesses. You’ll use Altium Designer for PCB and harness layout, SolidWorks for 3D modeling, and Altium CoDesigner to ensure seamless data synchronization and dimensional accuracy between the two environments. 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: Harness & Systems Integration: Proficient in Altium Cable & Harness design, wire list authoring, and connector pin mapping; expert at tracing engineering intent from schematic through 3D routing and BOM. ECAD/MCAD Synchronization: Advanced use of Altium CoDesigner for harness-to-3D conversion and bidirectional change management with SolidWorks (Model Based Design & Large Assembly Management). Standards & Compliance: Deep knowledge of IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ASME Y14.5, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality environments. Data & Lifecycle Management: Experienced with SolidWorks PDM Professional, SharePoint, and Git version control; focused on library governance and integration automation. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Effective communicator across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams; skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced contract environments. Quality & Detail Orientation: Rigorous attention to detail regarding pin-level data accuracy and footprint dimensions across interconnected design environments. Required Experience / Capability: Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered. 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD library management, ECAD/MCAD design, or an integrated electrical/mechanical engineering data management role. Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, component footprint authoring (IPC-7351), and component vault/PDM management. Familiarity with GITLAB and/or Jira.Demonstrated experience with Altium's cable and harness design environment, including wire list authoring, connector pin mapping, harness schematic documentation, and manufacturing output generation. Proficiency with Altium CoDesigner for ECAD/MCAD bidirectional data exchange, specifically the conversion of Altium harness designs into SolidWorks 3D harness models. Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks including parametric part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, and SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Standard). Strong working knowledge of PLM/PDM data structures: BOM management, item lifecycle, revision control, and engineering change workflows. Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and MIL spec parts. Additional Desired Experience / Capability: Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial electronics, or high-reliability electromechanical product development environments. CSWE (Certified SolidWorks Expert) or relevant SolidWorks certification. Altium Certified Designer credential or equivalent Altium platform certification. Knowledge of general wire harness construction and mechanical part types. Understanding of ITAR/EAR data control requirements as applied to engineering data management systems. 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs Powered by Jobvite

nLIGHT Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-04-27", "description": "

Location:\u00A0Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience:\u00A0A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. \u00A0\u00A0Minimum Education:\u00A0Associate's Degree is required.Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 depending on experience. \u00A0\u00A0
Who We ArenLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation\u2019s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities \u2013 from semiconductor device through target identification \u2013 to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective.\u00A0 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.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).\u00A0Summary:CAD Librarian\u00A0to bridge electrical and mechanical design by managing\u00A0component\u00A0libraries and documenting wire harnesses.\u00A0You\u2019ll\u00A0use\u00A0Altium Designer\u00A0for PCB and harness layout,\u00A0SolidWorks\u00A0for 3D modeling, and\u00A0Altium\u00A0CoDesigner\u00A0to ensure seamless data synchronization and dimensional accuracy between the two environments.\u00A0

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.\u00A0\u00A0Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at:\u00A0https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/.\u00A0\u00A0Please review this information before applying.
Responsibilities: \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Harness & Systems Integration:\u202FProficient in\u202FAltium Cable & Harness\u202Fdesign, wire list authoring, and connector pin mapping; expert at tracing engineering intent from schematic through 3D routing and BOM.\u00A0
• ECAD/MCAD Synchronization:\u202FAdvanced use of\u202FAltium\u00A0CoDesigner\u202Ffor harness-to-3D conversion and bidirectional change management with\u202FSolidWorks\u202F(Model Based Design & Large Assembly Management).\u00A0
• Standards & Compliance:\u202FDeep knowledge of\u202FIPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ASME Y14.5, and\u202FAS9100 / ISO 9001\u202Fquality environments.\u00A0
• Data & Lifecycle Management:\u202FExperienced with\u202FSolidWorks PDM Professional, SharePoint, and\u202FGit\u202Fversion control; focused on library governance and integration automation.\u00A0
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:\u202FEffective communicator across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams; skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced contract environments.\u00A0
• Quality & Detail Orientation:\u202FRigorous attention to detail\u00A0regarding\u00A0pin-level data accuracy and footprint dimensions across interconnected design environments.\u00A0

Required Experience / Capability:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Commitment to Excellence.\u00A0 Attention to Detail.\u00A0 Pride in Workmanship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
• Bachelor\u2019s\u00A0degree in\u00A0electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered.\u00A0
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD library management, ECAD/MCAD design, or an integrated electrical/mechanical engineering data management role.\u00A0
• Expert-level\u00A0proficiency\u00A0in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout,\u00A0component\u00A0footprint authoring (IPC-7351), and\u00A0component\u00A0vault/PDM management.\u00A0
• Familiarity with GITLAB and/or Jira.
• Demonstrated experience with Altium's cable and harness design environment, including wire list authoring, connector pin mapping, harness schematic documentation, and manufacturing output generation.\u00A0
• Proficiency\u00A0with Altium\u00A0CoDesigner\u00A0for ECAD/MCAD bidirectional data exchange, specifically the conversion of Altium harness designs into SolidWorks 3D harness models.\u00A0
• Expert-level\u00A0proficiency\u00A0in SolidWorks including parametric part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, and SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Standard).\u00A0
• Strong working knowledge of PLM/PDM data structures: BOM management, item lifecycle, revision control, and engineering change workflows.\u00A0
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and MIL spec parts.\u00A0

Additional Desired Experience / Capability:\u00A0

• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial electronics, or high-reliability electromechanical product development environments.\u00A0
• CSWE (Certified SolidWorks Expert) or relevant SolidWorks certification.\u00A0
• Altium Certified Designer credential or equivalent Altium platform certification.\u00A0
• Knowledge of general wire harness construction and mechanical part types.\u00A0
• Understanding of ITAR/EAR data control requirements as applied to engineering data management systems.
  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:\u00A0Know 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\u00A0[email protected].\u00A0\u00A0

", "hiringOrganization": "nLIGHT", "employmentType": "Full-Time Regular", "industry": "Directed Energy Lasers", "identifier": "o9H2zfwb", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "Colorado", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "CAD Librarian \/ ECAD-MCAD Integration Specialist", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } CAD Librarian / ECAD-MCAD Integration Specialist Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado Apply Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. Minimum Education: Associate's Degree is required.Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 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:CAD Librarian to bridge electrical and mechanical design by managing component libraries and documenting wire harnesses. You’ll use Altium Designer for PCB and harness layout, SolidWorks for 3D modeling, and Altium CoDesigner to ensure seamless data synchronization and dimensional accuracy between the two environments. 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: Harness & Systems Integration: Proficient in Altium Cable & Harness design, wire list authoring, and connector pin mapping; expert at tracing engineering intent from schematic through 3D routing and BOM. ECAD/MCAD Synchronization: Advanced use of Altium CoDesigner for harness-to-3D conversion and bidirectional change management with SolidWorks (Model Based Design & Large Assembly Management). Standards & Compliance: Deep knowledge of IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ASME Y14.5, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality environments. Data & Lifecycle Management: Experienced with SolidWorks PDM Professional, SharePoint, and Git version control; focused on library governance and integration automation. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Effective communicator across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams; skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced contract environments. Quality & Detail Orientation: Rigorous attention to detail regarding pin-level data accuracy and footprint dimensions across interconnected design environments. Required Experience / Capability: Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered. 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD library management, ECAD/MCAD design, or an integrated electrical/mechanical engineering data management role. Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, component footprint authoring (IPC-7351), and component vault/PDM management. Familiarity with GITLAB and/or Jira.Demonstrated experience with Altium's cable and harness design environment, including wire list authoring, connector pin mapping, harness schematic documentation, and manufacturing output generation. Proficiency with Altium CoDesigner for ECAD/MCAD bidirectional data exchange, specifically the conversion of Altium harness designs into SolidWorks 3D harness models. Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks including parametric part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, and SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Standard). Strong working knowledge of PLM/PDM data structures: BOM management, item lifecycle, revision control, and engineering change workflows. Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and MIL spec parts. Additional Desired Experience / Capability: Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial electronics, or high-reliability electromechanical product development environments. CSWE (Certified SolidWorks Expert) or relevant SolidWorks certification. Altium Certified Designer credential or equivalent Altium platform certification. Knowledge of general wire harness construction and mechanical part types. Understanding of ITAR/EAR data control requirements as applied to engineering data management systems. 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs Powered by Jobvite

nLIGHT Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-04-27", "description": "

Location:\u00A0Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience:\u00A0A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. \u00A0\u00A0Minimum Education:\u00A0Associate's Degree is required.Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 depending on experience. \u00A0\u00A0
Who We ArenLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation\u2019s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities \u2013 from semiconductor device through target identification \u2013 to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective.\u00A0 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.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).\u00A0Summary:CAD Librarian\u00A0to bridge electrical and mechanical design by managing\u00A0component\u00A0libraries and documenting wire harnesses.\u00A0You\u2019ll\u00A0use\u00A0Altium Designer\u00A0for PCB and harness layout,\u00A0SolidWorks\u00A0for 3D modeling, and\u00A0Altium\u00A0CoDesigner\u00A0to ensure seamless data synchronization and dimensional accuracy between the two environments.\u00A0

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.\u00A0\u00A0Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at:\u00A0https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/.\u00A0\u00A0Please review this information before applying.
Responsibilities: \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Harness & Systems Integration:\u202FProficient in\u202FAltium Cable & Harness\u202Fdesign, wire list authoring, and connector pin mapping; expert at tracing engineering intent from schematic through 3D routing and BOM.\u00A0
• ECAD/MCAD Synchronization:\u202FAdvanced use of\u202FAltium\u00A0CoDesigner\u202Ffor harness-to-3D conversion and bidirectional change management with\u202FSolidWorks\u202F(Model Based Design & Large Assembly Management).\u00A0
• Standards & Compliance:\u202FDeep knowledge of\u202FIPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ASME Y14.5, and\u202FAS9100 / ISO 9001\u202Fquality environments.\u00A0
• Data & Lifecycle Management:\u202FExperienced with\u202FSolidWorks PDM Professional, SharePoint, and\u202FGit\u202Fversion control; focused on library governance and integration automation.\u00A0
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:\u202FEffective communicator across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams; skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced contract environments.\u00A0
• Quality & Detail Orientation:\u202FRigorous attention to detail\u00A0regarding\u00A0pin-level data accuracy and footprint dimensions across interconnected design environments.\u00A0

Required Experience / Capability:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Commitment to Excellence.\u00A0 Attention to Detail.\u00A0 Pride in Workmanship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
• Bachelor\u2019s\u00A0degree in\u00A0electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered.\u00A0
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD library management, ECAD/MCAD design, or an integrated electrical/mechanical engineering data management role.\u00A0
• Expert-level\u00A0proficiency\u00A0in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout,\u00A0component\u00A0footprint authoring (IPC-7351), and\u00A0component\u00A0vault/PDM management.\u00A0
• Familiarity with GITLAB and/or Jira.
• Demonstrated experience with Altium's cable and harness design environment, including wire list authoring, connector pin mapping, harness schematic documentation, and manufacturing output generation.\u00A0
• Proficiency\u00A0with Altium\u00A0CoDesigner\u00A0for ECAD/MCAD bidirectional data exchange, specifically the conversion of Altium harness designs into SolidWorks 3D harness models.\u00A0
• Expert-level\u00A0proficiency\u00A0in SolidWorks including parametric part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, and SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Standard).\u00A0
• Strong working knowledge of PLM/PDM data structures: BOM management, item lifecycle, revision control, and engineering change workflows.\u00A0
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and MIL spec parts.\u00A0

Additional Desired Experience / Capability:\u00A0

• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial electronics, or high-reliability electromechanical product development environments.\u00A0
• CSWE (Certified SolidWorks Expert) or relevant SolidWorks certification.\u00A0
• Altium Certified Designer credential or equivalent Altium platform certification.\u00A0
• Knowledge of general wire harness construction and mechanical part types.\u00A0
• Understanding of ITAR/EAR data control requirements as applied to engineering data management systems.
  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:\u00A0Know 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\u00A0[email protected].\u00A0\u00A0

", "hiringOrganization": "nLIGHT", "employmentType": "Full-Time Regular", "industry": "Directed Energy Lasers", "identifier": "o9H2zfwb", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "Colorado", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "CAD Librarian \/ ECAD-MCAD Integration Specialist", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } CAD Librarian / ECAD-MCAD Integration Specialist Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado Apply Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. Minimum Education: Associate's Degree is required.Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 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:CAD Librarian to bridge electrical and mechanical design by managing component libraries and documenting wire harnesses. You’ll use Altium Designer for PCB and harness layout, SolidWorks for 3D modeling, and Altium CoDesigner to ensure seamless data synchronization and dimensional accuracy between the two environments. 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: Harness & Systems Integration: Proficient in Altium Cable & Harness design, wire list authoring, and connector pin mapping; expert at tracing engineering intent from schematic through 3D routing and BOM. ECAD/MCAD Synchronization: Advanced use of Altium CoDesigner for harness-to-3D conversion and bidirectional change management with SolidWorks (Model Based Design & Large Assembly Management). Standards & Compliance: Deep knowledge of IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ASME Y14.5, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality environments. Data & Lifecycle Management: Experienced with SolidWorks PDM Professional, SharePoint, and Git version control; focused on library governance and integration automation. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Effective communicator across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams; skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced contract environments. Quality & Detail Orientation: Rigorous attention to detail regarding pin-level data accuracy and footprint dimensions across interconnected design environments. Required Experience / Capability: Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered. 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD library management, ECAD/MCAD design, or an integrated electrical/mechanical engineering data management role. Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, component footprint authoring (IPC-7351), and component vault/PDM management. Familiarity with GITLAB and/or Jira.Demonstrated experience with Altium's cable and harness design environment, including wire list authoring, connector pin mapping, harness schematic documentation, and manufacturing output generation. Proficiency with Altium CoDesigner for ECAD/MCAD bidirectional data exchange, specifically the conversion of Altium harness designs into SolidWorks 3D harness models. Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks including parametric part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, and SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Standard). Strong working knowledge of PLM/PDM data structures: BOM management, item lifecycle, revision control, and engineering change workflows. Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC/WHMA-A-620), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and MIL spec parts. Additional Desired Experience / Capability: Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial electronics, or high-reliability electromechanical product development environments. CSWE (Certified SolidWorks Expert) or relevant SolidWorks certification. Altium Certified Designer credential or equivalent Altium platform certification. Knowledge of general wire harness construction and mechanical part types. Understanding of ITAR/EAR data control requirements as applied to engineering data management systems. 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs Powered by Jobvite

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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:CAD Librarian to bridge electrical and mechanical design by managing component libraries and documenting wire harnesses. You’ll use Altium Designer for PCB and harness layout, SolidWorks for 3D modeling, and Altium CoDesigner to ensure seamless data synchronization and dimensional accuracy between the two environments. 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/. 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Quality & Detail Orientation: Rigorous attention to detail regarding pin-level data accuracy and footprint dimensions across interconnected design environments. Required Experience / Capability: Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered. 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD library management, ECAD/MCAD design, or an integrated electrical/mechanical engineering data management role. Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, component footprint authoring (IPC-7351), and component vault/PDM management. Familiarity with GITLAB and/or Jira.Demonstrated experience with Altium's cable and harness design environment, including wire list authoring, connector pin mapping, harness schematic documentation, and manufacturing output generation. 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Understanding of ITAR/EAR data control requirements as applied to engineering data management systems. 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs

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