Lead Optical Coatings Engineer

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Coating Engineering Team Lead in Danbury to guide a team of coating engineers in developing optical solutions for national security programs. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with supervisory responsibilities within the Manufacturing Engineering Department.

Responsibilities include leading coating design, cost/schedule ROMs, cross-functional coordination, and delivering personnel management tasks while supporting growth in the Danbury operation.

Qualifications

• BS in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 7 years of full-time aerospace experience or 5 years in optical coatings.
• Knowledge of coating design theory, equipment specs, and coating technologies.
• Skilled in coating analytical and measuring tools.
• Familiar with Macleod and FilmStar design tools.
• Comfortable presenting ideas to Product/Program or Functional Leadership.
• Background in aerospace/defense with focus on low-volume, high-value production.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input as lead Coating Engineer on the IPT, including tooling/fixture design and coating development.
• Develop cost and schedule ROMs from IPT-derived requirements for new work proposals.
• Coordinate with Optical Fabrication, Coating and Assembly leads on schedule/resource allocation.
• Supervise a team of Coating Engineers; ~80% technical, ~20% supervisory.
• HR, payroll, timekeeping, weekly reports, staff meetings and team development.

Skills

Coating design theory

Coating technologies (Electron Beam, S

Education

BS in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

Macleod

FilmStar

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Coating Engineering Team Lead in Danbury to guide a team of coating engineers in developing optical solutions for national security programs. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with supervisory responsibilities within the Manufacturing Engineering Department.

Responsibilities include leading coating design, cost/schedule ROMs, cross-functional coordination, and delivering personnel management tasks while supporting growth in the Danbury operation.