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nLIGHT, Inc. · 2 months ago

Senior Optical Engineer

Camas, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $135K/yr

nLIGHT is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. They are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to support the development of high-power fiber amplifiers, contributing to a cross-functional team and managing critical development tasks.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to a cross-functional team pursuing the development of novel fiber laser designs

Manage critical development and program tasks and take ownership of key technical areas

Apply theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers, fiber optics and opto-mechanical design to the development of high-power fiber amplifiers for military/defense applications

Design and develop fiber laser systems and critical components, including seed lasers, amplifiers, and opto-mechanical sub-systems

Test and characterization of complex, laser-based, opto-mechanical systems

Qualification

Fiber laser developmentOpto-mechanical designLaser system designAnalytical skillsData analysisProblem-solvingTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

MS degree required in an engineering discipline, Physics, Material Science or PhD

Hands on experience with the development of fiber and/or solid-state lasers and amplifiers, optics, and/or opto-mechanical systems

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including problem identification, data analysis, action planning, and execution

Strong theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers and their associated optics

Ability to summarize and present results and conclusions clearly and effectively

Ability to work as both a leader and contributor

Preferred

Fiber laser system design and modeling, including practical considerations such as manufacturability, is desired

Experience designing complex opto-mechanical systems for military or defense applications is a plus

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 5-6% of earned wages, depending on level

Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year

10 paid Holidays

Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Company

nLIGHT, Inc.

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Founded in 2000