Description
Position: Electro-Optical Engineer
Experience: 5+ Years Experience Preferred.Will consider Staff
Engineer/Scientist up to Sr. Engineer/Scientist level depending on
relevant experience and expertise.
Minimum Education: BS or equivalent in Engineering, Science or related field.
Compensation Range: $110,000 to $180,000 depending upon education,
skills, and experience.
Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the
engine of execution.We expect EO Engineers to not only problem-solve and align
systems during a system integration but also to grow to coordinate and lead
execution of multi-disciplinary teams through GitLab-based planning tools.EO
Engineers at our company learn a range of multi-disciplinary tools and
techniques from opto-mechanical design and integration methods to software
integration to data analysis.If you want a career progression opportunity from
learning disciplined bench procedures, advancing to working as an integrated
product team lead and ultimately a technical program manager and delivering
complete EO systems to customers, then we are the right place for you.Our
work can be difficult at times, but it is always entertaining,
rewarding, and challenging.
Job Description: The Electro-Optical Engineer is responsible for Design,
Development, Integration, and Test for High Energy Laser (HEL) Weapon
System and/or HEL Beam Control System (BCS).
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:
Develop and implement hardware integration and test plans as well as data
processing and preparation of performance and test documentation.
Development of alignment plans and integration and test plans.
Development of test setups to evaluate performance parameters.
Work with multi-disciplinary team to execute complex integration activities.
Support field tests.
Required Experience / Capability:
Commitment to Excellence.Attention to Detail.Pride in Workmanship.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good
working relationships under pressure.
Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to
meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
Superior problem-solving ability and ability to absorb information from
multiple sources to reach a solution.
Experience with leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Installation, alignment, and integration of optics, electro-optics,
& mechanics (combination of COTS & custom mechanics &
optics).Competence in maintaining cleanliness standards and operation in a
clean room environment.
Expertise and competence in working with laser and electro-optical systems.
Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills to solve complex and constrained
opto-mechanical alignment problems (particularly for ruggedized systems)
and familiarity with implementation of electro-optical systems.
Technical Report Writing (i.e. good technical writing and documentation
skills are critical).
Additional Desired Experience / Capability
Expertise and competence in working with high power laser systems.
Integration of auto-alignment algorithms and methods.
Integration for real-time control of electro-optical / mechanical components
using LabVIEW, MATLAB, Firmware, and/or C/C++/C# (normally
involving code re-use).
Experience with electro-optical systems including acquisition, pointing,
and tracking.
Experience with MATLAB and/or C/C++/C# is beneficial.
Experience in Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems.
Experience in specification and evaluation of optical coating requirements,
in particular for high power applications.
Experience with optical fiber splicing, polishing, repair/service, and
fiber management.
Benefits Summary: 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
immediate vesting and annual Employer Profit Sharing Contribution. Approx. 3
weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.nLIGHT DEFENSE
Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In
addition to federal law requirements, nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy
applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.nLIGHT DEFENSE
Systems, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, age, genetic information,
disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may
result i
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,