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Electro-Optical Software Engineer
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Feb 2025
💰 $180,000/yr($90,000/yr – $180,000/yr)
About the role
Position: Electro-Optical Software Engineer Experience: 3+ years of experienceMinimum Education: BS, MS, PhD or equivalent in Engineering, Science or related field. Compensation Range: $90,000 to $180,000 depending upon education, skills, and experience. Travel: Occasional travel is required, with potential travel assignments lasting several weeks. 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.
- 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.
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