Sr. Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Mechanical Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. synchronize all mechanical, thermal, and packaging aspects of design and integration for complex High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. We are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments. We utilize analysis driven design and implement elegant athermalized and vibration-rugged solutions. We need motivated Mechanical Engineers that are excited about integrating HEL weapon systems and being part of that solution. 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.
Requirements
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration.
- Expertise in Computer Aided Design (SolidWorks preferred) and working with large assemblies of highly toleranced components for manufacturing and assembly.
- Experience breaking down larger scale system design and delegating engineering tasking to a diverse team of contributing engineers.
- Ability to effectively manage schedule and priorities to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
- Proficient in engineering analysis principles to perform hand calculations and finite element analysis to verify design requirements.
- Expertise in fabrication and assembly drawing preparation for manufacturing, including experience with version control and change record documentation.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
- Experience using GitLab, Jira, or similar project management software.
- Experience with system level trade studies and documenting engineering decision making.
- Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills.
Nice To Haves
- Significant contributions to opto-mechanical or opto-electrical systems.
- Considerable experience in complex finite element analysis and/or computational fluid dynamics.
- Experience in thermal management systems.
- Exposure to MIL-STD-810 design and/or testing.
- Experience with machining, welding, composites, and/or fabrication in a production environment.
Responsibilities
- Development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems through rapid development of effective and robust mechanical system designs.
- Generate robust component and subsystem designs that facilitate cost and schedule optimized solutions that meet or exceed functional design goals.
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists across disciplines to define requirements, constraints, and analysis goals for owned components and subsystems.
- Utilize project and configuration management tools to track and document assigned tasks.
- Produce standards compliant engineering drawings and oversee vendor technical compliance to ensure first time quality.
- Mentor more junior engineers and help maintain a culture of tribal knowledge transfer and continued learning.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
