Mechanical Quality Inspector

NLIGHT • Longmont, Colorado • Posted June 18, 2026

Position Overview

Description

Location:Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience:A minimum of 5 years of experience working with opto-mechanical systems for aerospace or defense. Minimum Education:H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Technical Certification is a plus Compensation:$30.00 - $44.00/hour depending upon education, skills, and experience.  
Who We Are 
nLIGHT-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 semicon...