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Mechanical DrafterNLIGHT • Longmont, Colorado
Mechanical Drafter

Mechanical Drafter

NLIGHT • Longmont, Colorado
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: A minimum of 3 years professional experience producing engineering drawings from CAD tools. Minimum Education: Associate Degree in mechanical drafting, engineering technology, or related technical field.Compensation: $32-$45/hour, depending on experience. Who We ArenLIGHT-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, nLIGHT-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 Mechanical Drafter will produce high quality engineering drawings for complex assemblies requiring various machining and joining techniques in support of the development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems.
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: . Please review this information before applying.Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with engineers to translate CAD models from a conceptual design phase into production-ready documents.
  • Generate and revise detailed engineering drawings from CAD models in SolidWorks.
  • Apply GD&T principles using ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Review drawings for dimensional accuracy, completeness and compliance with ASME standards.
  • Prepare and update BOMs with part numbers and required quantities.
  • Utilize PDM to maintain configuration control of models and drawings for development and release.
Required Experience / Capability:
  • Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
  • The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience generating and reviewing engineering drawings for large, complex structures.
  • Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
  • Experience in SolidWorks, Creo, Catia or similar CAD tools.
  • Capability to use project management tools such as Jira, GITlabs, or MS Projects, to track and document assigned tasks.
  • Experience working in DOD related industries: Directed Energy, Aerospace, Naval, or Land Systems
  • Experience coordinating with vendors and/or tooling experts to evaluate manufacturability and tolerancing constraints
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: . If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at .
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