Lead Thin-Film Coatings Engineer - Aerospace Optics

Attalon, Inc.; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Murrieta, CA, is seeking a seasoned Thin Film Coating Engineer to lead design, development and deployment of coating processes for advanced optics used in aerospace and defense.

You will design, document and optimize deposition methods, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive program execution with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication, blueprint literacy, and hands‑on experience with thermal/e- beam evaporation, sputtering, and CVD, along with SolidWorks

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in engineering or equivalent experience; physics/optics/materials/mechanical/electrical disciplines preferred.
• 5+ years in thin film coating engineering; aerospace experience is a plus; or 3-4 years with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, control and repeatability of thin film deposition processes; ensures designs meet specifications; creates design docs, test procedures, BOMs and work instructions.
• Develops and implements robust coating operations practices into daily work.
• Supports operations with complex coating process troubleshooting and equipment downtime resolution.
• Assists maintenance in preventative maintenance and repair procedures.
• Resolves technical issues in coating operations and identifies root causes with corrective actions.
• Leads corrective action teams for quality and yield improvements.
• Supports manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Strong verbal and written technical

Read blueprints

Analytical problem solving

DOE/SOE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Attalon, Inc. in Murrieta, CA, is seeking a seasoned Thin Film Coating Engineer to lead design, development and deployment of coating processes for advanced optics used in aerospace and defense.

You will design, document and optimize deposition methods, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive program execution with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication, blueprint literacy, and hands‑on experience with thermal/e- beam evaporation, sputtering, and CVD, along with SolidWorks