nLIGHT Careers - Electrical Engineer

nLIGHT Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2025-12-01", "description": "

Location:\u00A0Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education:\u00A0Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation:\u00A0$100,000-$150,000 depending on experience\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:As an Electrical Engineer, you\u2019ll support the design, development, and testing of rugged electrical solutions for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. You\u2019ll 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.\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.\u00A0Responsibilities:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• 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:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Commitment to Excellence.\u00A0 Attention to Detail.\u00A0 Pride in Workmanship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
• 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:\u00A0\u00A0

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year\u00A0
• 11 paid Holidays\u00A0
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan\u00A0
• Tuition Assistance Program\u00A0
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents\u00A0
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%\u00A0
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting \u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0Equal 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": "ojFZyfwf", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "Colorado", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "Electrical Engineer", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } Electrical Engineer Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado Apply Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation: $100,000-$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: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 componentsSupport development of electrical system architecture, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigationCollaborate with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate electrical solutions into compact designsHelp troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues under guidanceDocument designs, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devicesAdhere 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 learnProficiency in technical writingUnderstanding of:Electrical system design principlesHarness design for power/data distributionAbility to perform basic electrical circuit calculationsExposure to tools such as:Altium Designer for PCB or harness designMS Office 365.Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving requirementsInternship or project experience in PCB design or electrical systemsFamiliarity 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 transmissionBenefits 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs Electrical Quality Engineer Powered by Jobvite

nLIGHT Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2025-12-01", "description": "

Location:\u00A0Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education:\u00A0Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation:\u00A0$100,000-$150,000 depending on experience\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:As an Electrical Engineer, you\u2019ll support the design, development, and testing of rugged electrical solutions for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. You\u2019ll 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.\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.\u00A0Responsibilities:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• 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:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Commitment to Excellence.\u00A0 Attention to Detail.\u00A0 Pride in Workmanship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
• 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:\u00A0\u00A0

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year\u00A0
• 11 paid Holidays\u00A0
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan\u00A0
• Tuition Assistance Program\u00A0
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents\u00A0
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%\u00A0
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting \u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0Equal 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": "ojFZyfwf", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "Colorado", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "Electrical Engineer", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } Electrical Engineer Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado Apply Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation: $100,000-$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: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 componentsSupport development of electrical system architecture, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigationCollaborate with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate electrical solutions into compact designsHelp troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues under guidanceDocument designs, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devicesAdhere 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 learnProficiency in technical writingUnderstanding of:Electrical system design principlesHarness design for power/data distributionAbility to perform basic electrical circuit calculationsExposure to tools such as:Altium Designer for PCB or harness designMS Office 365.Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving requirementsInternship or project experience in PCB design or electrical systemsFamiliarity 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 transmissionBenefits 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs Electrical Quality Engineer Powered by Jobvite

nLIGHT Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2025-12-01", "description": "

Location:\u00A0Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education:\u00A0Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation:\u00A0$100,000-$150,000 depending on experience\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:As an Electrical Engineer, you\u2019ll support the design, development, and testing of rugged electrical solutions for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. You\u2019ll 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.\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.\u00A0Responsibilities:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• 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:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Commitment to Excellence.\u00A0 Attention to Detail.\u00A0 Pride in Workmanship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
• 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:\u00A0\u00A0

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year\u00A0
• 11 paid Holidays\u00A0
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan\u00A0
• Tuition Assistance Program\u00A0
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents\u00A0
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%\u00A0
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting \u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0Equal 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": "ojFZyfwf", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "Colorado", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "Electrical Engineer", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } Electrical Engineer Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado Apply Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation: $100,000-$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: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 componentsSupport development of electrical system architecture, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigationCollaborate with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate electrical solutions into compact designsHelp troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues under guidanceDocument designs, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devicesAdhere 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 learnProficiency in technical writingUnderstanding of:Electrical system design principlesHarness design for power/data distributionAbility to perform basic electrical circuit calculationsExposure to tools such as:Altium Designer for PCB or harness designMS Office 365.Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving requirementsInternship or project experience in PCB design or electrical systemsFamiliarity 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 transmissionBenefits 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs Electrical Quality Engineer Powered by Jobvite

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Location:\u00A0Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education:\u00A0Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation:\u00A0$100,000-$150,000 depending on experience\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:As an Electrical Engineer, you\u2019ll support the design, development, and testing of rugged electrical solutions for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. You\u2019ll 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.\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.\u00A0Responsibilities:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• 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:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0

• Commitment to Excellence.\u00A0 Attention to Detail.\u00A0 Pride in Workmanship.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
• 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:\u00A0\u00A0

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year\u00A0
• 11 paid Holidays\u00A0
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan\u00A0
• Tuition Assistance Program\u00A0
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents\u00A0
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%\u00A0
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting \u00A0

\u00A0\u00A0Equal 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": "ojFZyfwf", "jobLocation": [ { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "Colorado", "addressCountry": "United States" } } ], "title": "Electrical Engineer", "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": "", "maxValue": "", "unitText": "" } } } Electrical Engineer Directed Energy Lasers Longmont, Colorado Apply Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical EngineerMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Compensation: $100,000-$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: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 componentsSupport development of electrical system architecture, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigationCollaborate with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate electrical solutions into compact designsHelp troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues under guidanceDocument designs, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devicesAdhere 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 learnProficiency in technical writingUnderstanding of:Electrical system design principlesHarness design for power/data distributionAbility to perform basic electrical circuit calculationsExposure to tools such as:Altium Designer for PCB or harness designMS Office 365.Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving requirementsInternship or project experience in PCB design or electrical systemsFamiliarity 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 transmissionBenefits 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 [email protected]. Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Similar Jobs Electrical Quality Engineer

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