nLIGHT

Sep 18, 2026
Full time
nLIGHT Longmont, CO
Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience in designing tooling, or support equipment. Experience with low volume, high precision systems is preferred. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or related technical field. Compensation: $130,000-170,000 based on experience Who We Are 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...
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
$103,000 - $125,000 yearly
nLIGHT Camas, WA
Description Who we are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). Position Summary nLIGHT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own hardware design and development efforts of high-power laser diode modules from concept through production. Key Responsibilities Contribute to and lead mechanical design efforts for the development of new laser diode products and tooling to support manufacturing and testing Generate innovative hardware architectures to meet performance, environmental, reliability and cost requirements Apply DFSS principals throughout...
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
$105,000 - $140,000 yearly
nLIGHT Longmont, CO
Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience in designing tooling, or support equipment. Experience with low volume, high precision systems is preferred. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or related technical field. Compensation: $105,000-$140,000 based on experience Who We Are 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...
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
$96,000 - $130,000 yearly
nLIGHT Longmont, CO
Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or related technical field. Compensation: $96,000-$130,000 depending on experience. Who We Are 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...
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
$75,000 - $104,000 yearly
nLIGHT Longmont, CO
Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: 3+ years of experience. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field. Compensation: $75,000-$104,000 depending on experience. Who We Are 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...
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
nLIGHT Longmont, CO
Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or related technical field. Compensation: $140,000-$180,000 depending on experience. Who We Are 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...