nLIGHT, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defense
Camas, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expnLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop high-power fiber laser amplifiers and directed-energy laser systems, requiring strong opto-mechanical design skills and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems for high-power fiber laser amplifiers used in directed-energy applications
Contribute to mechanical architecture and detailed design to meet performance, SWaP, environmental, reliability, and cost requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system layouts, interfaces, and product requirements
Apply DFX principles to develop manufacturable, cost-effective designs suitable for prototype and production builds
Perform engineering analyses including thermal management, heat transfer, structural integrity, vibration, shock, and materials selection
Support planning and execution of design verification, acceptance testing, and environmental qualification testing
Participate in procurement, assembly, integration, and test of prototype and production hardware
Design and support tooling, fixtures, and process equipment for manufacturing
Support system-level integration and testing activities as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Minimum of 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
Experience in precision mechanical and opto-mechanical design
Familiarity with manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal, and injection molding
Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices, including tolerance analysis and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
Experience performing thermal and structural analyses
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance
Preferred
Development or testing of high-power laser or electro-optical systems
Experience with fiber optics and optical assemblies
Environmental and mechanical qualification testing for military or aerospace applications
Experience with COMSOL or similar analysis tools
Benefits
Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$207.11MKey Investors
Mohr Davidow Ventures
2018-04-25IPO
2017-05-10Series G· $25.78M
2016-01-26Series Unknown· $35.83M
Leadership Team
Scott Keeney
CEO
Robert Martinsen
CTO
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