Senior Electrical Engineer

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. Design, build, debug, and validate electronics for next-generation laser-based gas analyzers .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and developing high-precision electrical systems for laser-based gas analyzers, with a strong focus on analog circuit design, signal processing, and system integration. Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage complex projects from concept through production while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analog Circuit DesignSignal ProcessingPCB Design ToolsLaser-Based SpectroscopyEmbedded Systems

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringAnalog Front-EndsHigh-ENOB ADC/DAC ChainsCircuit ModelingPrototypingMicrocontroller ProgrammingUART CommunicationI2C CommunicationSPI CommunicationTransimpedance Amplifiers

Soft Skills

MentoringProject ManagementTechnical Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

OrCADLTspiceOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersFunction GeneratorsPower SuppliesDigital MultimetersData Loggers

Industry Keywords

Laser-Based Gas SpectroscopyOptical Sensing SystemsElectronics Regulatory ComplianceUL StandardsCE Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DACLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, debug, and validate electronics for next-generation laser-based gas analyzers
Lead the design and development of high-precision electrical systems, including analog front-ends for photodetectors, laser driver circuits, high-ENOB ADC/DAC chains, and high-speed communications
Select and integrate components for ultra-sensitive trace gas analyzers used in production environments
Drive circuit modeling, simulation, prototyping, and validation against demanding noise, stability, and precision requirements
Lead the PCB lifecycle from architecture and layout through production and continuous product improvement
Explore and evaluate emerging lasers, detection approaches, and signal processing techniques to improve analyzer performance
Partner with software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, and operations to bring new products from concept to production and improve existing systems
Mentor engineers while remaining actively engaged in hands-on design and development
Own the electrical architecture from concept through production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
7+ years of electrical engineering experience with a strong focus on analog circuit design, signal processing, and system integration
Experience designing electronics for laser-based spectroscopy or closely related optical sensing systems
Experience working with MIR/NIR lasers, optical detection chains, and precision low-noise analog circuitry
Direct professional experience with laser-based gas spectroscopy or optical gas sensing instruments is strongly preferred; candidates with deep analog/RF design experience in other high-precision optical or scientific instrumentation will also be considered
Demonstrated ability to ramp quickly in active hardware development environments and contribute to production-ready designs early in the development cycle
Proven experience leading engineering teams, driving R&D projects into production, and managing complex, technically demanding projects
Strong knowledge of analog and mixed-signal electronics, including signal conditioning and processing for high-precision optical and laser-based measurement systems
Proficiency with PCB design tools and circuit simulation software, such as OrCAD and LTspice
Experience with embedded systems, microcontroller programming, and serial communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI)
Proficiency with laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, high-precision digital multimeters (DMMs), and data loggers
Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigor with practical execution, making sound engineering decisions that move products toward production
Advanced degree is a plus
Python is preferred
Nice to have: demonstrated track record of shipping products to production beyond prototypes or laboratory demonstrations
Nice to have: hands-on experience with MIR lasers and laser diode driver circuits
Nice to have: experience designing photodetector front ends, including transimpedance amplifiers, lock-in detection, or similar architectures
Nice to have: knowledge of C/C++ and Linux operating systems
Nice to have: familiarity with power management and battery charging systems
Nice to have: familiarity with electronics regulatory compliance standards, including UL and CE

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and premiums paid by company 99% for self and 50% for dependents and/or spouse
401K with company match (no vesting period)
Student loan assistance
Unlimited PTO
6 days of sick time per year
11 paid company holidays per year
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave (gender neutral) including adoptions