Senior Optical Engineer At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).The Senior Optical Engineer will support the development of advanced, high-power, fiber amplifiers and lasers for communication and defense applications. In this position you will develop next-generation fiber laser products in a fast-growing, vertically integrated company while also taking products from concept phase through prototypes to product release as a core member of a small and agile interdisciplinary R&D team. This position will be onsite in the Greater-Boston area and will report to the Director of Engineering.
Responsibilities:- Contribute to a cross-functional team pursuing the development of novel fiber amplifier and fiber laser designs
- Manage critical development and program tasks and take ownership of key technical areas
- Support agile R&D to rapidly develop prototypes with hands-on assembly and testing
- Apply theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers, non-linear and diffractive optics, and opto-mechanical design to the development of high energy lasers for military/defense applications and fiber amplifiers for space applications
- Play a key role in the development, assembly, integration, and test of optical communication and High Energy Laser systems
- Test and characterization of complex, laser-based, opto-mechanical systems
- Define requirements, interfaces, and system layouts in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
- Design verification, acceptance testing, and environmental qualification strategies
- Provide technical oversight for procurement, assembly, integration, and test of prototype and production hardware
Work remotely with teams at other sites nLIGHT including WA, OR, COOccasional travel to work in person with colleagues at other sites, for field trials, and to assist in transfer to manufacturing. Estimated travel up to 15%.
Minimum Qualifications:- BS in Physics, Optical Engineering, Material Science, or a related engineering discipline required. MS or PhD Preferred 8+ years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of graduate education and work experience
- Hands on experience with development of fiber and/or solid-state lasers and amplifiers, optics, and/or opto-mechanical systems
- Expertise in diffractive and non-linear optics with hands on experience utilizing or mitigating
- 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 Experience
- Experience designing complex opto-mechanical systems for military or defense applications
- Fiber laser system design and modeling experience, including practical considerations such as manufacturabilitynLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Salary level based on qualifications
- Other Compensation and Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year10 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
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.
