nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. · 2 days ago
Opto-Mechanical Technician
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expnLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems. The Opto-Mechanical Technician will provide assembly, integration, alignment, and testing support for the development of advanced laser and electro-optical systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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)
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3 years professional experience working with fiber optics
H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree or Technical Certification is a plus
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
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
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase