Electrical Engineer II Product NPI Focus Scientific Instrumentation

Electrical Engineer II – Photonics / Instrumentation – Denver

Location: Greater Denver, CO (Boulder/Lafayette Area – Relocation Available)

Compensation: $100–110K Base Salary

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401K

Contact: Andrew Millar; and;

Iris Scientific is a specialty recruitment agency laser focused on commercial and technical roles within the North American Scientific Instrumentation industry.

We’re partnering with a global photonics innovator (confidential) to hire an Electrical Engineer II for their Colorado R+D Center.

This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on designing real, manufacturable scientific instruments
—not just prototypes.

You’ll work directly with the Engineering team to develop mixed‑signal electronic systems used in advanced photonics applications, including laser control, signal detection, and precision measurement.

Unlike purely R&D‑focused roles, this position sits at the intersection of:

• circuit design
• system integration
• manufacturing reality

You’ll be responsible for taking designs from concept through build, test, and release to production
, ensuring they can be manufactured, serviced, and scaled in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment
.

• Designing electronics that actually get built, shipped, and supported in the field
• Thinking beyond the schematic:
  How will this be assembled? Tested? Repaired?
• Working on complex, real‑world systems where analog, digital, and control all intersect
• Getting hands‑on with hardware—debugging, testing, and refining designs
• Learning photonics and precision instrumentation in a fast‑paced R&D environment

• Design and develop mixed‑signal electronic systems (analog + digital) for scientific instrumentation
• Contribute to products such as:
  • laser feedback and control systems
  • lock‑in amplifiers (signal extraction from noise)
  • precision measurement and modulation systems
• Translate designs into production‑ready hardware
  , including:
  • clear documentation
  • test procedures
  • manufacturing instructions
• Ensure designs are serviceable and repairable in real‑world use
• Support build, debug, and validation of prototypes and early production units
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, software, photonics)
• Participate in customer‑facing technical discussions and industry events (e.g., Photonics West)

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• ~4–6 years of experience in electronic product development

• Hands‑on design of mixed‑signal circuits (analog + digital)
• Experience taking at least one product through:
  • design → build → debug → production handoff
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
• Experience creating:
  • engineering documentation
  • test plans
  • build or manufacturing instructions

• Familiarity with circuit design and PCB development tools (Altium preferred)
• Experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Exposure to control systems, signal processing, or feedback systems (PID, modulation, etc.)

• Low‑noise or precision analog design (e.g., low‑drift, low‑current sensing, signal extraction)
• Embedded systems experience (microcontrollers, communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
• Familiarity with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts
• Experience supporting NPI or low‑volume production environments
• Exposure to automated test systems (Python, LabVIEW, or C/C++)
• Hands‑on debugging and rework (e.g., SMT soldering, board‑level troubleshooting)
• Exposure to photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation
• Limited experience with programmable logic (FPGA/CPLD)

• US Citizenship or Green Card required
• Willingness to relocate (relocation support available)

Compensation: $110,000 per year