Electro-Optical Technician - Full-time

div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Location: /span/bspan style="color: black;"Longmont, CO (onsite)/span/span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Experience:/span/bspan style="color: black;" 1-3 years of professional and/or academic optical/laser experience. /span/span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"strongMinimum Education: /strongH.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree or Technical Certification is a plus./span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Compensation: /span/bspan style="color: black;"$30-$45/hour depending on experience.   b/b/span/span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;" /span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Who We Are/span/bspan style="color: black;" /span/span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"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.  /span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;" /span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR)./span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;" /span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Summary:/span/bspan style="color: black;" /span/span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"We are seeking an organized, motivated individual to serve as an Electro-Optical (EO) Technician supporting our advanced high-energy laser beam control systems. This role will predominantly support electro-optical engineers in system assembly, integration, alignment, test apparatus setup and documentation across multiple subsystems. The successful candidate will perform hands-on assembly of opto-mechanical packages; inspect, mount and bond optics; assist with alignment of multi-element optical trains construct test fixtures; and generate process documentation while gaining exposure to the full system lifecycle in a leading edge laser systems environment.br /Under close supervision, you will help ensure that components and subsystems meet schedule, quality and performance goals. Ideal candidates are capable of independently accomplishing assigned tasks, will identify process improvement opportunities, and are eager to participate in highly cross-functional assembly and test activities.br /br //span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"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: a href="https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/"bhttps://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp//b/a.  Please review this information before applying./span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;" /span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;" /span/b/span/divdiv style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Responsibilities:/span/bspan style="color: black;"    /span/span/divul style="margin-top: 0.0px;"li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Assist in the construction, alignment, and testing of optical and electro-optical components and assemblies (mirrors, lenses, waveplates, dichroics, etc.) in clean-room environment./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Operate standard alignment and test equipment (autocollimators, interferometers, beam profilers, spectrophotometers, optical spectrum analyzers)./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Perform mechanical and optical assembly tasks including mounting optical elements, mount assembly, and installation of opto-mechanical sub-assemblies into larger assemblies /span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Assist in performing visual inspections, verifying component cleanliness standards, parts traceability, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical or optical anomalies./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Maintain cleanroom cleanliness standards and ensure optics and mechanics are handled per contamination control./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Support maintenance and calibration of production tooling and equipment/span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Work collaboratively with optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams, to support schedule milestones and system level integration./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Generate documentation including integration photos, alignment logs, work instruction updates, assembly travelers, and data backups./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Participate in continuous improvement activities spanning process refinements, clean-room ergonomics, production documentation improvements, and assist in implementing corrective actions when directed./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;"Strong communication and technical writing skills. /spanb /b/span/li/uldiv style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Required Experience / Capability:/span/bspan style="color: black;"     /span/span/divul style="margin-top: 0.0in;"li style="color: black;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Commitment to Excellence.  Attention to Detail.  Pride in Workmanship.    /span/lili style="color: black;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Associates degree in Optics amp; Laser Technology, Physics Technician, Electro-Optics Technology, Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education/training and hands-on experience (1–3 years). /span/lili style="color: black;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Basic experience or coursework demonstrating hands-on work with optics, lasers, lenses/waveplates, fiber optics, optical mounts, or electro-optical systems./span/lili style="color: black;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Capable of working in a clean-room environment (ISO-7 or better) and adherence to contamination control (garments, gloves, eyewear, cleanliness). /span/lili style="color: black;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Strong attention to detail, ability to follow structured work instructions and maintain high standards of workmanship./span/lili style="color: black;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Develop, refine, and document assembly processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)./span/lili style="color: black;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Willingness to learn, grow technical skills, and take direction from senior staff./span/li/uldiv style="margin: 0.0in;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"strongspan style="color: black;"Additional Desired Experience / Capability:/span/strong/span/divul style="margin-top: 0.0px;"li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: black;font-size: 11.0pt;"Basic familiarity with optical alignment or metrology equipment (interferometers, spectrophotometers, autocollimators, etc.)/span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: black;font-size: 11.0pt;"Previous employment, internship, or academic experience in laser/optics and instrumentation./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: black;font-size: 11.0pt;"Experience bonding optical elements into larger assemblies./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: black;font-size: 11.0pt;"Demonstrated ability to work independently or under minimal guidance provided an outlined work instruction and training./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: black;font-size: 11.0pt;"Experience with optic handling, optical alignment, interferometry and metrology tools./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: black;font-size: 11.0pt;"MATLAB, ZEMAX, and/or SolidWorks experience a plus./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: black;font-size: 11.0pt;"Understanding of optical fundamentals (beam propagation, alignment, wavefront concepts) and experience in basic troubleshooting./span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;"Familiarity with documentation practices (travellers, test logs), and quality culture./spanspan style="color: black;" /span/span/li/uldiv style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"bspan style="color: black;"Benefits Summary: /span/bspan style="color: black;" /span/span/divul style="margin-top: 0.0px;"li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year /span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"11 paid Holidays /span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Employee Stock Purchase Plan /span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"span style="color: black;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;"Tuition Assistance Program /span/lili style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , h