Project Manager

Position: Project Manager

Experience: 3+ years of experience.

Minimum Education: BS or equivalent in Engineering, Science or related field.

Location: Longmont, CO

Compensation Range: $100k - $160k depending upon education, skills, and experience.

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. HEL weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DS is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification and tracking - 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. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is highly organized, self-motivated, enjoys working as a part of a team, and has an insatiable appetite to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment while continuously contributing to our mission.

Do you love bringing a technical team together to solve challenging problems? We 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.

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. They will leverage broad, multi-disciplinary knowledge to balance schedule risk and cost versus subsystem requirements when developing actionable plans.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Experience / Capability:

• 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.

Additional Supporting Desired Experience / Capability:

• PMP Certification is a plus.

• Familiarity with MS Office 365 tools

Benefits Summary: 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 immediate vesting annual Employer Profit Sharing Contribution. Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.