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Opto-Mechanical Engineering AnalystNLIGHT • Longmont, Colorado
Opto-Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Opto-Mechanical Engineering Analyst

NLIGHT • Longmont, Colorado
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Location :   Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience :  A minimum of 3 years performing multiphysical finite element analysis in a professional or academic setting.  Minimum Education :   Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or related technical field. Compensation :   $120,000-$180,000 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 : The Opto-Mechanical Engineering Analyst will perform rigorous, multiphysical analysis on complex components and systems to support the development of effective and ruggedized high energy laser technologies. This role will require the utilization of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other engineering evaluation techniques to support the creation of manufacturing-friendly, cost-optimized solutions, that meet or exceed functional design goals.

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 :  . Please review this information before applying. Responsibilities :

  • Perform detailed analysis on opto-mechanical systems using finite element analysis, analytical approaches, and numeric methods.
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists across disciplines to define requirements, constraints, and analysis goals.
  • Work closely with engineering designers to translate CAD models into analyzable forms and iterate their designs towards more optimal solutions.
  • Utilize project and configuration management tools to track and document assigned tasks.

Required Experience / Capability :

  • Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
  • Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (COMSOL preferred; NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or other FEA tool experience accepted).
  • A capability to learn and demonstrate cross disciplinary Opto-Mechanical concepts and principles
  • Experience with scripting languages for mathematical analysis (MATLAB preferred; Python, Mathematica, etc. accepted)
  • Familiarity with Computer Aided Design principals (SolidWorks preferred; Creo, Catia, Onshape, etc. accepted).
  • Exhibit a strong mathematics background with familiarity solving boundary value problems and performing numeric analysis.
  • Displays a strong willingness to learn and mentor others as new and improved expertise is obtained.
  • Experience in performing STOP (structural thermal optical performance) and / or SWAP (system weight and power) optimization of complex assemblies.
  • Experience working in DOD related industries : Directed Energy, Aerospace, Naval, or Land Systems.
  • Experience analyzing systems with computational fluid dynamics (thermal flow), mechanical dynamics (vibration / jitter) and / or controls theory (state-space implementations).
  • 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 :   . If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at  .

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