Sr. Electrical Engineer
About The Position
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). 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.
Requirements
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Proven ability to solve complex problems and adapt to evolving requirements
- Expertise in: Electrical system architecture
- Cable harness design for sensors, power and data
- Hardware troubleshooting at component and system levels
- Familiarity with aerospace/military connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015) and IPC/MIL-STD cable design/build practices
- Working knowledge of EMI mitigation principles (MIL-STD-461) and grounding/bonding/shielding design (MIL-HDBK-1857)
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to PCB design and testing
- Altium Designer | Harness Designer
- NFPA 70 electrical standards
- Familiarity 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).
- Existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop MIL-STD power and data cabling solutions using COTS and custom components
- Architect and lead integration of electrical systems, power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies
- Collaborate closely with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate power and thermal mitigation solutions into compact designs
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and system-level issues safely and effectively.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster team growth
- Deliver designs within program schedules and requirements, ensuring quality and compliance
- Prepare design reports, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devices.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
