Position: Mechanical Technician
Experience: A minimum of 3 years professional experience working with mechanical systems.
Minimum Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Technical Certification is a plus.
Compensation Range: $30.00 - $44.00/hour depending upon education, skills, and experience.
Are you ready to help build the next generation of National Defense High Energy Laser (HEL) technologies? HEL Weapon systems are not going to get into the hands of the warfighter, let alone on a shark, without a lot of hard work, assembly, integration and alignment, and most importantly: paying attention to the details and pride in the quality of your work. The cool part about working in this area is the multi-disciplinary nature. If you enjoy complex and challenging problems in multiple disciplines, then nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems is the right place for you. Located in Longmont, CO, we are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments. We look forward to seeing your application.
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.
Job Description: The Mechanical Technician will provide assembly, integration, and test in support of the development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / CAPABILITY:

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under stress. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
• Competence in maintaining cleanliness standards and operation in a clean room environment.
• Comfortable working with wide range of basic shop equipment including the use of hand and power tools to complete mechanical assemblies specified by prints, schematics, and BOMS.
• Positive attitude, strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving and troubleshooting skills and a willingness to develop creative solutions to time- sensitive problems.
• Familiarity with safe operation of mechanical systems; operate with a safety first mindset.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENCE / CAPABILITY:

• Expertise and competence in working with high power laser systems.
• Electrical cables and components assembly and test.
  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. In addition to federal law requirements, nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
  Improper interference with the ability of nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharg

• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with moderate daily direction to meet schedule objectives.
• Material handling to include receipt and inspection of components.
• Installation and integration of mechanical and electro-mechanical components (combination of COTS & custom mechanics).
• Operate hand and power tools to complete mechanical assemblies specified by prints, schematics, and BOMS.
• Thermal management systems assembly and test.
• Additional duties related to facility support (clean rooms, chillers).
• Work may be performed at 1851/1841 Lefthand Cir, 1301 Iowa Ave or Table Test Mtn Facility.