Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Company: nLIGHT
Location: Longmont
Posted on: January 24, 2025
Job Description:
Position: Manager, Mechanical EngineeringExperience: A minimum
of 8+ years of experience.Minimum Education: BS or equivalent in
Mechanical Engineering or in related field.Location: Longmont,
COCompensation Range: $140,000-$190,000 depending upon education,
skills, and experience.nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the
nation's leading developers of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon
systems. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DS is a vertically
integrated business that leverages internal capabilities to develop
high-performance and cost-effective systems. The ideal candidate
has a strong work ethic, is highly organized, self-motivated,
enjoys working as part of a team, and has an insatiable appetite to
learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.Our Mechanical
Engineering team at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. synchronizes all
mechanical, thermal, and packaging aspects of design and
integration for complex HEL weapon systems. We are looking to add a
Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of motivated
Mechanical Engineers excited about integrating HEL weapon
systems.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.Responsibilities:
- Lead the team in the design, analysis, and assembly of
mechanical systems from concept through final design and
integration.
- Oversee procurement and assembly of engineering builds,
ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to team members, fostering
professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- Manage the mechanical engineering team, ensuring alignment with
project goals and schedules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project
objectives.Required Experience / Capability:
- Commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
- Pride in workmanship and delivering high-quality results.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in complex mechanical system
design and integration.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience managing dynamic and
collaborative mechanical engineering teams.
- Ability to adapt to frequently changing requirements and
develop rapid-turn solutions.
- Proficiency in project management software such as GitLab,
Jira, or similar.
- Expertise in system-level trade studies and documenting
engineering decisions.
- Strong leadership in developing and guiding the creation of
design solutions based on requirements and stakeholder inputs.
- Experience breaking down large-scale system designs and
delegating tasks to a diverse team.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and ability to perform hand
calculations to verify design requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and problem-solving
abilities.
- Experience in fabrication and assembly drawing preparation for
manufacturing (ISO and ANSI standards).
- Expertise in design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA),
with knowledge of various manufacturing techniques.Additional
Desired Experience / Capability:
- Supervisory and/or management experience in an engineering
environment.
- Experience in rugged design for optical systems.
- Familiarity with electro-optical systems implementation and
optical system alignment/test methods.
- Experience in opto-mechanical assembly.
- Proficiency in thermal management systems and STOP
analysis.
- Expertise in vibration test, analysis, and isolation
methods.
- Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) and modeling of
vibration and thermal effects.
- Proficiency in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
analysis.
- Familiarity with MATLAB and LabVIEW.
- Experience with Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems and/or High
Energy Laser systems.
- Exposure to MIL-STD-810 design and/or testing.
- Experience operating machining, welding, or fabrication
equipment.Benefits Summary: Health (ACA Gold Plan), Dental and
Vision Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for
Dependents. Company paid Life Insurance and Short and Long Term
Disability. Competitive 401k with immediate vesting of company
contribution. Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid
Holidays.nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer. nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability or genetics.
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