Thorlabs
Electrical Engineer II
Sterling, Virginia, United States · Mid
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The bottom of this range ($84,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $89,544. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electrical Engineers (17-2071) · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.
- We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.
- Electrical Engineer II will contribute to new product development for our microscope systems and components.
Requirements
- MS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience can substitute for MS Degree (5+ Years) Specialized Knowledge and
- Experience can substitute for MS Degree (5+ Years) Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Provide circuit simulations when required
- Experience can substitute for
Skills
- Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer
- Experience in impedance controlled PBC routing.
- Experience in power electronics
- Proven expertise to troubleshooting and resolving electronic issues in instruments
- Integration of subsystems into imaging systems
- Strong communication skills and presentation skills
- Strong ability to take initiative
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
- $84k-$110k
This listing is sourced directly from Thorlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.