Laser Engineer

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

9d•$85,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Develop next-generation laser products in a fast-growing, vertically integrated company. Take products from concept phase through product release and into manufacturing as a core member of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
Hands-on experience with the development and manufacturing of lasers, amplifiers and fiber-based components. Experience with optical fiber, fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, electro optics and opto-mechanics is advantageous.
Experience with measurement tools and techniques for characterizing the spatial, spectral, and temporal characteristics of high-power lasers.
Solid analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
Experience with statistical analysis tools, simulation software, statistical process control, and design of experiments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to summarize and present results and conclusions clearly and effectively.
Ability to work cross-functionally as both a team leader and a contributor.

Responsibilities

Contribute to cross-functional development teams to deliver innovative laser products.
Apply detailed understanding of laser optic to development of commericial, military and aerospace laser products.
Provide technical leadership within a structured product-development process, including planning and tracking, leading experimental and modeling activities, conducting data and design reviews, leading problem-solving teams and failure analyses, and documenting and reporting results.
Develop and refine fiber processing tools and techniques to enable manufacturing of lasers and critical components.
Develop optical diagnostic methods and tools for characterizing lasers and components.
Support Marketing and Sales personnel, Applications engineers, customers, and end users, and translate market needs into product development projects.
Direct activities of technicians.

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 5-6% of earned wages, depending on level
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