Optical Coatings Design Engineer

NCSL International

Sarasota (FL)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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401K

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Job summary

NCSL International is seeking an Optical Coatings Engineer to join our team. You will contribute to development, design, characterization, and optimization of optical coatings for diverse applications.

The role welcomes engineers from all experience levels with a strong technical foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and a drive to produce high-performance coating solutions for demanding optical applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Experience with optical coatings, thin-film optics, vacuum deposition, or optical characterization is preferred.
Strong understanding of optics, thin-film principles, and material properties.
Experience with optical modeling or thin-film design software is a plus.
Ability to analyze experimental data and troubleshoot technical problems.

Responsibilities

Design and develop optical coating solutions for a variety of substrates, wavelengths, and performance requirements.
Develop coating designs using optical modeling and thin-film design techniques.
Analyze coating performance including transmission, reflection, absorption, durability, and environmental stability.
Work with coating deposition processes and equipment to develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
Characterize optical coatings using spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, and other measurement equipment.
Troubleshoot coating performance, process variation, and manufacturing issues.
Develop and document coating specifications, processes, test procedures, and technical reports.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams.
Support prototype development, process qualification, and transition of coatings into production.
Perform root-cause analysis and recommend improvements to coating designs and processes.
Stay current with developments in thin-film materials, deposition technologies, optical modeling, and coating characterization.