Lead Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

nLIGHT; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Health, Vision and Dental Care paid 100% for Employee

Paid Family Leave

Competitive 401k with company match

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Longmont, Colorado, is seeking a Senior EO Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced High Energy Laser systems. Candidates should have over 10 years of electro-optical experience and a Master's degree in engineering or a related field. The role involves mentoring engineers, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and executing complex integration efforts, along with a competitive compensation range of $170,000 to $210,000. This position offers a chance to work at the forefront of defense technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electro-optical experience.
• Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and execute work.
• Experience with laser safety and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of High Energy Laser Systems.
• Serve as system technical lead for architecture and requirements.
• Coordinate complex integration activities across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Commitment to Excellence

Advanced problem-solving skills

Experience with high power laser systems

Expert-level troubleshooting skills

Strong proficiency in MATLAB and/or C/C++/C#

Ability to work under pressure

Experience mentoring engineers

Installation and integration of optics

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering, Science or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C/C++/C#

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in Longmont, Colorado, is seeking a Senior EO Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced High Energy Laser systems. Candidates should have over 10 years of electro-optical experience and a Master's degree in engineering or a related field. The role involves mentoring engineers, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and executing complex integration efforts, along with a competitive compensation range of $170,000 to $210,000. This position offers a chance to work at the forefront of defense technology.