A Software QA Engineer or Tester designs and runs in-depth diagnostic tests to evaluate software and check for problems before new products are marketed. Pilots software and applies tests to check for errors and glitches.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
Compensation:
$80,000-$123,000 depending on experience Who We Are n
LIGHT-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, n
LIGHT-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:
The Integration Test Engineer will facilitate the later steps of system integration. This includes initial communication with devices using existing software, hardware checkout, and maintenance of the system as it goes through factory acceptance testing. Additionally, as systems go through government acceptance testing, the I&T team will support system operations in the field. A successful I&T Engineer will be comfortable with the multidisciplinary nature of hardware integration and have knack for problem solving/troubleshooting to identify the right team. They will also be comfortable testing "beta" level features and creating documentation to move our production capability forward. 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 SW leads to integrate devices on system Maintain internally owned test hardware Facilitate development on test hardware Operate Laser Weapons systems and support field testing Develop documentation for integration production and system operation Required Experience /
Capability:
Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship. Familiarity with C#, MATLAB, Python, C++ or other coding languages Familiarity controlling Hardware through Software Ability to problem solve in a multi-disciplinary environment Willingness to travel up to 50% to support field operations when needed Free-space optics experience Experience in an experimental research lab Field testing experience Experience in task management using GitLab or similar platform Will be comfortable with the multi-disciplinary nature of hardware integration and have knack for problem-solving/troubleshooting to identify the right team. Must be comfortable testing "beta" level features and creating documentation to move our production capability forward.
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:
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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 HR@nlightdefense.com .
