Electrical Engineer

nLIGHT; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Health, Vision, and Dental Care

Paid Family Leave

Short and Long Term Disability

401k with company match

Job summary

A leading developer of Directed Energy systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of electrical solutions for advanced laser systems. You will work closely with senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to military-grade systems. This role offers a competitive salary, with benefits including 4 weeks PTO, health care, and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Ability to perform basic electrical circuit calculations.
• Internship or project experience in PCB design or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and testing MIL-STD power and data cabling solutions.
• Support development of electrical system architecture and grounding.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate electrical solutions into designs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Electrical Circuit Calculations

Knowledge of Electrical System Design

Programming Languages (C, C++, Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

MS Office 365

Job 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 [e-mail].