Senior Coating Engineer

Senior Coating Engineer

Job Category:
Engineering
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Regular
Travel:
Up to 10% (Local)

• Provide coatings for precision optical components
• Collaborate with an experienced team of diverse engineering disciplines to design and fabricate optical components
• Provide reliable and repeatable coatings using rigorous process control
• Support the program office by providing guidance on coating opportunities

• Design optical coatings to meet spectral and durability performance requirements from visible to long-wave infrared
• Characterize coatings using typical metrology equipment including spectrophotometry, CRDS, ellipsometry, and PCI
• Direct technicians in the execution of cleaning and coating of optics
• Generate manufacturing process documentation, end item data packages, and engineering reports
• Coordinate multiple program schedules to meet program office needs
• Assist in vacuum chamber troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades
• Provide guidance on coating tooling and fixturing designs and requirements
• Provide guidance on coating specifications and requirements for new business initiatives
• Identify and drive process improvements using analytical tools
• Perform root cause analysis on coating issues and generate/implement corrective actions

• BS in Engineering, physics, or related field
• 5+ years in optical thin film coating design and manufacturing of optics
• Proficient with Mcleod, TFCalc or similar design software
• Experienced in PVD and sputter deposition
• Knowledgeable in spectroscopy and coating characterization equipment
• Monitor and maintain processes through statistical process control

• Experience in designing tooling and fixturing
• Troubleshooting of coating chamber hardware
• Familiarity with Creo

$86,600 - $181,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.