Electrical Engineer

Job summary

Design, develop, evaluate, and test electrical subsystems for high-power laser systems, including digital controls, analog sensor monitoring, and power distribution. Contribute throughout product development from concept to volume production, prepare design documentation, lead and participate in design reviews, and support product lifecycle improvements.

Job details

Skip to content Home Learn More Help You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Electrical Engineer nLIGHT Email Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). Summary Support the design, development, and testing of electrical subsystems as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary fiber laser design team, powering advanced applications in industrial, medical, and defense products. This technical role is ideal for a motivated individual with a hunger to learn from a team of experienced product development engineers in an innovative and fast-growing company. Responsibilities Work with internal partners to develop electrical products that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives. Design and hands-on evaluation of electrical subsystems for high-powered laser systems, including digital control, analog sensor monitoring, and the control and distribution of power using commercially available components or custom-designed circuit boards. Participate in all phases of new product development from concept through volume production, including (but not limited to) design and simulation, lab prototype hardware evaluation, production design, system integration testing, and engineering support through the product lifecycle. Follow best practices in complying with DFM, DFT, and EMC standards for electronics design. Produce comprehensive design documentation packages including schematics, BoMs, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and validation and test procedures as appropriate. Lead technical design reviews and participate in peer design reviews. Pursue continuous improvement opportunities using data from internal and external partners. Minimum Qualifications 3 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer. BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline. Thorough understanding of electronic circuits, circuit components, and printed circuit board design. Proficient use of an ECAD tool Experience troubleshooting hardware issues Basic understanding of embedded microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions. High attention to detail with a desire for excellence and innovation. Exceptional candidates will have Experience with MIL-STD hardware design and validation Experience with at least one end-to-end product development cycle Schematic capture and PCB layout experience using Altium Designer Familiarity with software tools like C, C++, C#, or Python Compensation and Benefits NLIGHT Is Proud To Offer Comprehensive Compensation And Benefits Starting pay depends on qualifications: Electrical Engineer I: $89,000 - $100,000 Electrical Engineer II: $95,000 - $115,000 Other Compensation And Benefits Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 10 paid Holidays Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Aflac Supplemental Insurance Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Program Pet Insurance nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status). 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 (360) 566-4460 or HR@nlight.net. E-Verify Participation nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For More Information, Please Review The Following Notices E-Verify Participation Poster Right to Work Poster

What you’ll do

Design, develop, evaluate, and test electrical subsystems for high-power laser systems, including digital controls, analog sensor monitoring, and power distribution. Contribute throughout product development from concept to volume production, prepare design documentation, lead and participate in design reviews, and support product lifecycle improvements.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of electrical engineering experience and a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar discipline. Candidates should understand electronic circuits and PCB design, be proficient with an ECAD tool, have hardware troubleshooting experience, and possess a basic understanding of embedded microcontrollers and programmable logic devices.

Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) With Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance

Listed skills

• Development · Preferred
• Product Development · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Control · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Validation · Preferred
• Évaluation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Circuit Design
• Printed Circuit Board Design
• ECAD
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Embedded Microcontrollers
• Programmable Logic Devices
• Digital Control
• Analog Sensor Monitoring
• Power Control and Distribution
• Design for Manufacturing
• Design for Test
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
• System Integration Testing
• Altium Designer
• C, C++, C#, or Python

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology

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