Senior Coating Engineer

CACI•Danbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 SPC

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design optical coatings to meet spectral and durability performance requirements from VIS through LWIR
Characterize coatings using typical metrology equipment including, but not limited to spectrophotometry, CRDS, ellipsometry, PCI
Direct technicians in the execution of the 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
Performing root cause analysis on coating issues and generating/implementing corrective actions