Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Job description

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: 1-2 years towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum Education: 1-2 years towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or related technical field. Compensation: $25-$32/hour depending on 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 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...