Electrical Engineer

Job TitleSupport 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.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).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 toolExperience troubleshooting hardware issuesBasic 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 validationExperience with at least one end-to-end product development cycleSchematic capture and PCB layout experience using Altium DesignerFamiliarity with software tools like C, C++, C#, or PythonnLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Starting pay depends on qualifications:Electrical Engineer I: $89,000 - $100,000Electrical Engineer II: $95,000 - $115,000Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wagesEligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year10 paid HolidaysEligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start dateMedical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay periodFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan401(k) with company match and immediate vestingCompany paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramAflac Supplemental InsurancePaid Bereavement Leave and Jury DutyTuition Assistance ProgramPet InsurancenLIGHT 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.