Project Manager

Do you love bringing a technical team together to solve challenging problems? High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.   Located in Longmont, CO, nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments.  We need motivated Project Managers 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: The Project Manager will be responsible for the timely execution of integration and test activities. The ideal candidate must be able to quickly and accurately assess project status, develop and disseminate a plan of action, and coordinate team members across multiple disciplines to successfully execute complex mechanical, electrical, and optical integration activities. She/He will leverage broad, multi-disciplinary knowledge to balance schedule risk and cost versus subsystem requirements when developing actionable plans.

• Independently drive integration and test activities involving complex opto-electronic and opto-mechanical systems and subsystems, including:
• Define milestone scope and deliverables.
• Generate a discrete set of tasks.
• Develop a resource allocation plan in concert with discipline leads.
• Proactively identify & resolve material and labor deficiencies in advance of integration efforts.
• Actively manage tasking for teams of mechanical, electrical, and optical engineers
• Directly assist with mechanical, electrical, and optical integration activities.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineers to define and execute testing against deliverable requirements or a Statement of Work.
• Document internal processes.
• Generate project reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide clear and concise communication with all stakeholders – external customers, internal Management, and contributing team members. 

• Commitment to Excellence.  Attention to Detail.  Pride in Workmanship.
• BS or equivalent in Engineering, Science or related field.
• Excel in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Experience fostering a cooperative environment with internal and external parties working toward a common set of objectives, derived from established requirements.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or optical equipment, in an industrial or field environment is required.
• Effectively manage schedules and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
• Experience formulating project plans, including task generation, resource loading, cost projection, and risk assessment.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience generating high-quality documentation, including internal- and external-facing reports, process documentation, and proposals.
• Direct experience leading multidisciplinary teams in research activities or product development.