Contract Instrumentation Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Pay: $86,925.91 - $104,684.97 per year

Job Location: Golden (On-Site)

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 based upon education, work experience, and skill

Please send your resume with a cover letter to hr@vescent.com. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

About Us

Vescent Technologies is a recognized leader in quantum technologies. This includes both: i) foundational technologies such as laser frequency control systems, optical frequency combs, electro-optical modules, and feedback control electronics, and ii) complete solutions such as next generation atomic clocks and time distribution, control systems for quantum computers, and deployed quantum sensors. The dynamic work environment is fun, challenging, and interdisciplinary. The Vescent team takes pride in its work, is energetic and agile, and enjoys celebrating team successes.

Position Summary

Vescent Technologies seeks an Electrical Sustaining Engineer to support the manufacture of low-noise PCBA’s and electro-mechanical assemblies used in precision optoelectronics, lasers, and next-generation timing systems. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to troubleshoot electrical issues, support technicians during production, and implement design improvements through the ECO process. You will also collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to evaluate component availability, identify alternate and substitute components for released designs, and support qualification of replacements when supply chain constraints arise. The ideal candidate combines strong circuit knowledge with hands-on troubleshooting skills and a practical understanding of electronics manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in sustaining released products, supporting technicians with PCBA-level debugging, developing test processes, and resolving field and production issues while maintaining compliance with relevant electrical and regulatory standards. This position requires a proactive engineer who can bridge the gap between engineering and production while continuously improving product robustness and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

· Maintain technical ownership of released electronic designs, ensuring continued manufacturability, component availability, and long-term product reliability.

· Provide hands-on engineering support to production technicians by troubleshooting electrical issues on PCBAs and electro-mechanical assemblies.

· Diagnose complex electrical failures using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, and other lab instrumentation to determine root causes at the component, circuit, or system level.

· Communicate with contract manufacturers (CMs) to review and resolve production issues, evaluate component availability, and provide component substitution information.

· Qualify and validate substitute components through electrical evaluation, risk assessment, and documentation updates to maintain product specifications and regulatory compliance.

· Create test fixturing and test stations for PCBAs and other electronic subassemblies.

· Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to develop, document, and sustain efficient, automated test processes.

· Investigate and resolve manufacturing and field failures, perform structured root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability and yield.

· Analyze production data and failure trends to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement in product reliability, manufacturability, and yield.

· Interface with design engineering teams to communicate production issues, recommend design improvements, and improve product robustness and manufacturability.

· Contribute to engineering design reviews with a focus on manufacturing testability.

· Implement and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to address design improvements, component obsolescence, manufacturability issues, and performance enhancements in released products.

· Train and support production staff in correct use of test fixtures/tooling, equipment, and software/scripts.

· Facilitate agency compliance with regulatory testing, ensuring products meet applicable standards, such as for RoHS, EMC/EMI, and Product Safety.

Required Qualifications

· Minimum education: Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

· Work experience: 3+ years of experience working with electronic hardware, including troubleshooting and sustaining support of PCBAs in a manufacturing or product development environment

· Demonstrated proficiency in reading and understanding circuit schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and technical documentation for complex electronic systems

· Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs)

· Demonstrated hands-on experience debugging mixed-signal or analog PCBAs using oscilloscopes and other lab instrumentation to identify component or circuit-level failures

· Experience coding in Python, interfacing with test equipment via VISA, and utilizing software tools for test automation and data analysis

· Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals

· Basic soldering/rework skills

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document troubleshooting processes, root-cause analyses, and engineering changes

Desirable Additional Skills

· Experience using ECAD software (Altium preferred)

· Familiarity with industry standards like IPC-A-600 and IPC-2221

· Familiarity with industry compliance standards like EN 61326 and EN 61010

· Familiarity with EMC/EMI compliance best practices

· Experience working with high-density PCBAs including low-noise, high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits

· Familiarity with low-noise and RF electronics design

· Experience maintaining shared PCB part libraries and/or PCB snippets

Benefits

· Flexible schedule options to support work-life balance

· 4 Weeks of PTO annually

· 7 Company paid holidays, 1 Floating Holiday

· 401(K) Plan with employer contribution

· Health & Dental Insurance with plan options including employer-paid premium coverage

· Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching available with eligible plans

· Incentive Stock Option

· Long-Term Disability Insurance

How To Apply

Please send your resume with a cover letter to hr@vescent.com. Your cover letter should express how your skills, qualifications, and interests address the job description, and why you want to work at Vescent. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Compliance Notice

This position is subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws, and employment is contingent upon the successful completion of that process as well as the ability to meet eligibility criteria for access to secured or regulated work environments. Vescent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Employment with Vescent Technologies is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by applicable law.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@vescent.com

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply in accordance with applicable job posting policies.