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Electro-Optical Software Engineer

nLIGHT
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Longmont, CO, USA
Oct 07, 2026

Description

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)
Experience: 5+ years of experience
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000, depending on experience.  
Travel: Up to 50% within CONUS

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 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.  
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:
Electro-Optical Software Engineers execute and lead final software and firmware integration for deliverable systems.  EO-SW Engineers learn a wide range of multi-disciplinary tools in order to effectively integrate and automate our state-of-the-art real time control solutions.  This includes integration and test of calibration solutions as well as development and refinement of automation solutions.  If you are excited about development and integration of robotic systems that control laser light, then we are the right place for you.  

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.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for Design, Development, Integration, and Test for High Energy Laser (HEL) Weapon System and/or HEL Beam Control System (BCS).  
  • Responsibilities include hardware integration and test as well as data processing and preparation of performance and test documentation.  
  • Responsible for development of test setups to evaluate performance parameters.  Broad ownership of late-program execution.
  • Work with team to execute complex integration activities.  
  • Support field tests.  
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team of software, firmware, and hardware engineers, to specify, develop, test and deploy software solutions to interface with and control state-of-the-art high-energy laser weapon systems. 
  • Work with electro-optical engineers and end users to understand higher level functional and execution requirements and implement solutions. 
  • Test and debug control and data capture solutions with surrogate test hardware and/or with final deliverable system hardware. 
  • Document and track progress against requirements and schedule objectives. 
  • Develop specifications for real-time control, calibration, and alignment by means of block diagrams and/or example MATLAB or Python code. 
  • Develop, integrate, and test higher level software for solutions for real-time control, calibration, and alignment.
Required Experience / Capability:
  • Commitment to Excellence.  Attention to Detail.  Pride in Workmanship.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
  • Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
  • Superior problem-solving ability and ability to absorb information from multiple sources to reach a solution.
  • Experience in Python and/or C# and motivation to expand capability.
  • Integration for real-time control of electro-optical / mechanical components using LabVIEW, MATLAB, Firmware, and/or Python/C/C++/C#. 
  • Expertise and competence in working with laser and electro-optical systems. 
  • Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills to solve complex and constrained opto-mechanical alignment problems (particularly for ruggedized systems) and familiarity with implementation of electro-optical systems.
  • Technical Report Writing (i.e. good technical writing and documentation skills are critical). 
Desired Experience:
  • Integration of auto-alignment algorithms and methods.
  • Installation, alignment, and integration of optics, electro-optics, & mechanics (combination of COTS & custom mechanics & optics).  
  • Competence in maintaining cleanliness standards and operation in a clean room environment. 
  • Experience with electro-optical systems including acquisition, pointing, and tracking.
  • Experience with C#, MATLAB, and/or C/C++ is beneficial.
  • Expertise and competence in working with high power laser systems. 
  • Experience in Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems.
Benefits Summary:
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 
  • 11 paid Holidays 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents 
  • Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100% 
  • Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting  
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 

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