Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, HEL Systems (Onsite)

nLIGHT, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Mechanical Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. synchronize mechanical, thermal, and packaging aspects of design and integration for HEL weapon systems. We develop rugged, compact solutions that endure challenging environments and rely on analysis-driven methods to deliver reliable performance.

Applicants must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a U.S. DoD security clearance. The Longmont, CO site offers a collaborative and demanding environment with growth opportunities in high-energy laser

Qualifications

• Must have education in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering.
• 10+ years in mechanical system design and integration.
• Experience with CAD and large assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge laser and electro-optical system mechanical designs.
• Generate robust component and subsystem designs for cost and schedule goals.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to define requirements and goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical design

Project management

FEM analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GitLab

Jira

Job description

Mechanical Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. synchronize mechanical, thermal, and packaging aspects of design and integration for HEL weapon systems. We develop rugged, compact solutions that endure challenging environments and rely on analysis-driven methods to deliver reliable performance.

Applicants must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a U.S. DoD security clearance. The Longmont, CO site offers a collaborative and demanding environment with growth opportunities in high-energy laser