Electrical Engineer

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).

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Electrical Engineer I: $89,000 - $100,000
• Electrical Engineer II: $95,000 - $115,000

• 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).

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