Lead Tech, Optical Deposition

Location:

75 Coromar Dr, BLDG B02, Goleta, CA, USA

Shift: First Shift: 8:00am–4:30pm (Onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required. The employee must obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance at the Secret level (DoD); an active existing clearance is required after day
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• Cleaning of optics and chambers.
• PVD and metal preparation and deposition.
• Metrology, including spectral or metal thickness evaluation.
• Reading technical drawings, evaluating, interpreting, and performing defect inspection.
• Troubleshooting, experimenting, and contributing technically to the failure analysis of processes or parts, internal and external to the factory.
• Cross‑functional communication and teamwork to track WIP, move production, and address process anomalies in a timely manner.
• When applicable, work on development efforts with process engineers.
• Develop or update documentation, create reports, or log data as needed.

• AA or AS degree or equivalent 2‑year post‑high‑school training.
• Minimum 8years of relevant experience in an optical deposition laboratory.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required security clearance.

• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead, with strong problem‑solving, leadership, and technical collaboration skills.
• Ability to work safely with deposition processing equipment, chemicals, and raw materials in a laboratory setting with basic gowning requirements.
• Comfortable operating deposition production equipment independently while accurately following detailed process instructions.
• Understanding of run data, run errors, troubleshooting fixes, and commitment to resolving issues to maintain successful production.
• Intermediate computer skills for data recording, report creation, work delegation, and documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, design, and execute experiments to determine root cause.
• Understanding of FOD and FOD reduction methods and concerns.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short‑term disability coverage.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave and paid time off.
• Holiday schedule.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.