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Software Engineer

nLIGHT
Longmont, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2024 CLOSED ON 5/4/2024

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Position: SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Experience: 1 years of experience. 
Minimum Education: BS or equivalent in Electrical or Software Engineering
Compensation Range: $80k - $160k depending upon education, skills, and experience. 
Software Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the glue that synchronize all aspects of complex High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems.  HEL weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.   Located in Longmont, CO, we are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments.  We control complex hardware at high speeds and implement high bandwidth real time control systems.  We manage data capture and automated processing at massive data rates.  We use advanced numerical methods with creative implementations to enable real time operation.  We need motivated Software Engineers that are excited about building and delivering HEL weapon systems and maybe someday help put a laser on a shark!
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: Working with a team of software, firmware, and hardware engineers, 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 lower-level execution requirements and software solutions based on specifications defined by block diagrams and/or example MATLAB or Python code.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and test software based on specifications defined by block diagrams, example code and/or MATLAB code. 
  • Design rigorous unit tests and analyze data to validate code.
  • Working with engineers from other disciplines, support integration and test of software and firmware on systems.
  • Work with other software engineers to apply, improve and document coding standards and processes.
Required Experience / Capability:
  • Commitment to Excellence.  Attention to Detail.  Pride in Workmanship.
  • Excel in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Effectively manage schedules and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
  • Experience with C#, Python, and .net.
  • Experience with full stack development.
  • Familiarity with real-time hardware.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, C, and/or C .
  • Familiarity with Windows Operating System and writing software to communicate with hardware (i.e. DLLs and Drivers).
  • Experience defining and implementing test procedures, unit test code and interfaces as required to validate software operation, typically with hardware.
  • Maintain quality and version control via documentation and GitLab repository management.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting experience with the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to reach a solution.
Additional Supporting Desired Experience / Capability:
  • Experience in task management using GitLab or similar platform.
  • Experience with Linux Operating Systems
  • Experience with processor resource allocation, e.g. thread management
  • Experience with electro-optical systems including acquisition, pointing, and tracking.
  • Experience in Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems and/or High Energy Laser Systems.
  • Familiarity with MS Office 365 tools.

Benefits Summary: Health (ACA Gold Plan), Dental and Vison Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents.  Company paid Life Insurance and Short and Long Term Disability.  Competitive 401k with immediate vesting of company contribution.  Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays.

nLIGHT | Nutronics is an equal opportunity employer.  nLIGHT | Nutronics 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 | Nutronics 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 | Nutronics 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 | Nutronics employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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