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nlight
The Senior Optical Engineer will develop advanced high‑power fiber amplifiers and lasers for communication and defense applications, guiding projects from concept through prototype to product release within a small, agile R&D team. The role involves hands‑on assembly, testing, and integration of optical and opto‑mechanical systems, as well as collaboration with cross‑functional engineers across multiple sites.
Headquarters
Camas, Washington, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2000
nLIGHT designs and manufactures high‑power semiconductor and fiber lasers and amplifiers for demanding applications. Their products are used in mission‑critical directed energy, sensing (including lidar), and advanced manufacturing such as materials processing. nLIGHT emphasizes high power, reliability, and scalability through diode lasers, fiber‑laser modules and integrated systems. They serve industrial and defense customers worldwide with engineered laser solutions and production capabilities.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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