Opto-Mechanical Technician

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Experience: A minimum of 3 years professional experience working with optics or fiber optics

Minimum Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree or Technical Certification is a plus.

Compensation: $30-$45/hour depending on experience.

Who We Are

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:

Opto-Mechanical Technicians provide assembly, integration, alignment and test in support of the development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
• Receive and inspect components.
• Installation, alignment, and integration of optics, electro-optics, & mechanics (combination of COTS & custom mechanics & optics).
• Thermal management systems assembly and test.
• Additional duties related to facility support (clean rooms, chillers, occasional travel to support testing at customer sites).

Required Experience / Capability:

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under stress. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
• Competence in maintaining cleanliness standards and operation in a clean room environment.
• Experience in Opto-Mechanical Assembly, including receiving and inspecting components, dry-assembly, bonding.
• Comfortable working with a range of software tools to perform system alignment and integration.
• Positive attitude, strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to develop creative solutions to time-sensitive problems.
• Familiarity with safe operation of laser systems; operate with a safety-first mindset.

Additional Desired Experience / Capability:

• Expertise and competence in working with high power laser systems.
• Experience with optical fiber splicing, polishing, repair/service, and fiber management.
• Electrical cables and components assembly and test.

Benefits Summary:

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at HR@nlightdefense.com.