Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defense

nLIGHT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of high-power fiber laser amplifiers and directed-energy laser systems. This role requires strong opto-mechanical design skills and hands-on experience developing rugged, production-ready hardware for demanding military environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Experience in precision mechanical and opto-mechanical design
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal, and injection molding
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices, including tolerance analysis and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
• Experience performing thermal and structural analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance

Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages
• 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
• 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