Fluorine-Resistant Optical Coatings Scientist

Medium; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

Medium is looking for a Coatings Materials Scientist to develop advanced coatings for fluorine-resistant environments. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with optics and laser systems teams, focusing on the design and optimization of optical coatings for harsh conditions. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field and 5–10 years of applicable industry experience.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of industry experience in coating development or materials engineering.
• Expertise in thin film deposition processes.
• Experience designing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize fluorine-resistant optical coatings.
• Collaborate with optics and laser engineering teams.
• Analyze failure modes and drive root cause investigations.

Skills

Optical coatings development

Materials engineering

Experimental design

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)

Optical microscopy

Job description

Medium is looking for a Coatings Materials Scientist to develop advanced coatings for fluorine-resistant environments. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with optics and laser systems teams, focusing on the design and optimization of optical coatings for harsh conditions. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field and 5–10 years of applicable industry experience.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a flexible Paid Time Off policy.