Electro-Optical Software Engineer
Description
Position: Electro-Optical Software Engineer
Experience: Will consider Engineer/Scientist up to Sr. Engineer/Scientist level depending on relevant experience and expertise.
Minimum Education: BS or equivalent in Engineering, Science or related field.
Compensation Range: $90,000 to $180,000 depending upon education, skills, and experience.
Electro-Optical Software (EO-SW) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the glue for system delivery. EO-SW 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. Our work can be difficult at times, but it is always entertaining, rewarding, and challenging.
Job Description: The Electro-Optical Software Engineer is 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. Work with team to execute complex integration activities. Support field tests.
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:
- 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).
Additional Desired Experience / Capability:
- 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 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: 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 immediate vesting and annual Employer Profit Sharing 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. 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 discharge.