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nLIGHT

Lead Mission Readiness Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

The Mission Readiness Lead Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining 1) an ... Management organization, this role serves as the critical link between operational users, and ...

nLIGHT

Lead Mission Readiness Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

The Mission Readiness Lead Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining 1) an ... Management organization, this role serves as the critical link between operational users, and ...

NexCore Group LLC

AVP Construction Management

Denver, CO · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Handoff Management * Serve as the primary coordinator during the transition of new properties from ... Ensure proper installation, testing, start up, training and operational readiness of all building ...

Covenant

DEN Operations Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$78K/yr

... readiness, workforce performance, and regulatory compliance across all assigned posts. The ... Operations Manager provides leadership to supervisory staff, partners closely with Airport and TSA ...

covenant

DEN Operations Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$78K/yr

... readiness, workforce performance, and regulatory compliance across all assigned posts. The ... Operations Manager provides leadership to supervisory staff, partners closely with Airport and TSA ...

Covenant

DEN Operations Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$78K/yr

... readiness, workforce performance, and regulatory compliance across all assigned posts. The ... Operations Manager provides leadership to supervisory staff, partners closely with Airport and TSA ...

Intrepid

Enterprise Supply Chain Manager

Aurora, CO · On-site

This position directs, coordinates, and manages supply chain teams and activities to ensure efficient logistical support, operational readiness, accountability of property, and continuous process ...

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To thrive as an Operations Readiness Manager, you need strong project management skills, operational planning expertise, and a background in business or engineering, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with ERP systems, project management software (like MS Project), and industry-specific certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma is highly valuable. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help drive cross-functional teams and manage change effectively. These skills ensure smooth transitions from project development to operational execution, minimizing risks and optimizing performance.

What does an operations readiness manager do?

An Operations Readiness Manager is responsible for ensuring that all systems, processes, and teams are fully prepared for the launch or transition of operations within a business or project. They coordinate between different departments to make sure resources, training, and procedures are in place for a smooth start. This role often involves risk assessment, schedule planning, and the implementation of best practices to minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency. The Operations Readiness Manager plays a key role in bridging the gap between project completion and operational functionality, ensuring business objectives are met.

How does an operations readiness manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during project launches?

As an Operations Readiness Manager, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, project management, supply chain, and quality assurance to ensure all operational requirements are met before a project goes live. This often involves leading readiness assessments, facilitating training sessions, and coordinating handover activities to guarantee that all stakeholders are aligned and prepared for operational start-up. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as you’ll act as a liaison between technical teams and operations to resolve any last-minute issues and ensure a smooth transition to steady-state operations.
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Lead Mission Readiness Engineer

nLIGHT

Longmont, CO • On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Description
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)
Experience: 10+ years of experience
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
Compensation: $160,000-$210,000 depending on experience.
Travel: Project/Program-based travel required; estimated at 50%
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 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 Mission Readiness Lead Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining 1) an operationally ready team designed to facilitate field testing/deployment 2) a rich training plan for teaching the end user how to effectively operate and maintain HADES systems. As part of the HADES Product Line Management organization, this role serves as the critical link between operational users, and internal engineering teams to ensure that feedback from the field helps inform the HADES product line's continuous improvement.
You will build and lead the organization's Mission Readiness capability, serving as the primary interface between operational users and internal engineering teams. Through close partnership with military operators, you will ensure systems are successfully integrated into operational environments through testing, training, deployment planning, and field support. You will translate operational insight into actionable product requirements while validating that new capabilities are employable, supportable, and ready for fielding. Your team closes the loop between customer operations and engineering by converting field experience into continuous improvements across the product line.
Success is measured by the frictionless transition of capabilities from development into operational use, the effectiveness of customer training and field support, the quality of operational feedback incorporated into the product roadmap, and the readiness of systems for sustained deployment.
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.
Responsibilities:
  • Operations
    • Lead the transition of capabilities from development into operational use through planning, testing, validation, and fielding activities.
    • Define, assess, and continuously improve operational readiness criteria, identifying technical and operational risks prior to deployment.
    • Lead field evaluations, demonstrations, and customer exercises to validate system performance in representative operational environments.
  • Training
    • Develop training programs, operational documentation, and employment guidance that enable users to confidently operate and sustain deployed systems.
    • Serve as the primary interface between operational users and internal engineering teams, building trusted relationships across the customer community.
    • Support fielded systems through customer engagement, operational troubleshooting, and mission execution as required.
  • Evaluation
    • Capture and translate operational observations into actionable product requirements and partner with Technical Operations to mature future capabilities.
    • Establish repeatable processes that connect testing, training, deployment, and customer feedback into a continuous product improvement cycle.
    • Build and lead a Mission Readiness organization that fosters operational excellence, customer advocacy, and mission-focused execution.
  • Management/Tasking of the Mission Readiness Group.

Required Experience / Capability:
  • Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and strong working relationships under pressure.
  • Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and execute work with minimal oversight, meeting mid- to long-term program milestones.
  • Advanced problem-solving capability, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple technical disciplines to reach sound engineering decisions.
  • Experience planning, executing, and evaluating developmental and operational field testing in representative environments.
  • Experience integrating multidisciplinary hardware and software systems into operational capabilities while identifying and resolving technical and operational issues.
  • Strong technical writing skills, including development of training materials, operational procedures, test plans, and/or after-action reports.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with military operators, government customers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in formal or informal leadership roles, fostering collaboration, accountability, and mission execution.
  • Ability to translate operational observations and customer feedback into actionable product improvements and system requirements.

Additional Desired Experience / Capability:
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver technical training, operational instruction, and user enablement programs.
  • Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs, military operations, or defense acquisition activities.
  • Experience developing and delivering technical and operational training programs.
  • Experience with developmental test, operational test, or field experimentation activities.
  • Experience transitioning prototype or developmental systems into operational use.
  • Experience with prototype hardware/software.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering, requirements management, and product development processes.
  • Military service or direct experience supporting military operations.

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: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalIf you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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