Jobs · Engineering · Colorado

Sr. Electrical Engineer

nLIGHT, Inc. · Longmont, CO · 2 wk ago
Engineering$140k–$180k/yrFull-time

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

Requirements

  • Commitment to Excellence
  • 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, 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)

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
  • U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance required (preference for candidates with existing clearance)

Skills

  • 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
  • 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)

Pay

$140,000 - $180,000 depending on experience

Schedule

Onsite in Longmont, CO

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

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.

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