Electrical Engineer II — Imaging Systems & Precision Electronics

NCSL International; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Sterling, VA is seeking an Electronics Engineer II to create electronics for precision imaging systems. You’ll take concepts through prototyping and production, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable designs.

The role requires 5–9 years of electronics design experience, an MS in Electrical Engineering (or 5+ years substitute), and expertise in Altium Designer and low‑noise analog/digital design. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years’ experience with electronics design for motion control, scientific, biotech, medical, or semiconductor instrumentation.
• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering (Experience can substitute for MS Degree for 5+ years).
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer.
• Experience in impedance controlled PCB routing.
• Experience in analog/digital low noise design, simulation, and implementation.
• Experience in power electronics.
• Proven expertise to troubleshooting and resolving electronic issues in instruments.
• Familiarity with design and implementation of optoelectronic circuits and control systems.
• Integration of subsystems into imaging systems.
• Strong communication skills and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop electro-opto and electro-mechanical designs for new products to add to catalog or systems.
• Design and develop electronics for precision scientific instruments and peripherals.
• Take a design from an initial concept through prototyping, debugging, and manufacturing phases.
• Responsible for all related production documentation, including bills of material, engineering drawings, testing requirements, tooling, and specification of thin film coatings.
• Manage project timeline and costs.
• Manage electronic component vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electronics related system issues.
• Provide circuit simulations when required.
• Manage electronics engineering documentation and material specifications.
• Develop test plans and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Assist and or troubleshoot our production team when problems arise.

Skills

Motion control electronics

Analog/digital low noise design

Power electronics

Instrumentation experience

System integration

Education

MS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience can substitute for MS Degree (5+ Years)

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Thorlabs in Sterling, VA is seeking an Electronics Engineer II to create electronics for precision imaging systems. You’ll take concepts through prototyping and production, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable designs.

The role requires 5–9 years of electronics design experience, an MS in Electrical Engineering (or 5+ years substitute), and expertise in Altium Designer and low‑noise analog/digital design. Competitive pay and benefits offered.