Harness Design Engineer
nLIGHT, Inc.Colorado, United States
Posted December 1, 2025
100000 - 160000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.
Job Description
As a Harness Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, documenting, and supporting the integration of electrical harnesses for advanced laser and electro-optical systems.
Requirements
- Design and document cable harnesses for power, data, and control systems using Altium Designer
- Select and specify MIL-STD connectors, backshells, and cable types for rugged defense applications
- Develop detailed wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable assembly drawings
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure harnesses meet space, thermal, and EMI constraints
- Support build and test of harnesses, including continuity checks, shielding verification, and connector torque specs
- Maintain configuration control and revision tracking for harness documentation
- Assist in troubleshooting harness-related issues during integration and testing
- Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and MIL-STD cable build practices
Benefits
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 11 paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
- Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
- Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting