Optical Coatings Engineer

Vance Airscoop; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Vance Airscoop is seeking an Optical Coatings Engineer to join our team in Florida. The role involves development, design, characterization, and optimization of optical coatings for diverse applications.

We welcome candidates from early-career to experienced professionals with a strong technical foundation and keen attention to detail. The ideal candidate will design coatings using modeling tools, analyze performance across transmission and durability, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical, 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.
• Analytical mindset with ability to troubleshoot technical problems and document results.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

Optical modeling software

Thin-film design software

Spectrophotometer

Ellipsometer

Vacuum deposition equipment

Job description

Optical Coatings Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: All Experience Levels

About the Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Optical Coatings Engineer to join our team. This role will be involved in the development, design, characterization, and optimization of optical coatings for a wide range of applications.

We welcome candidates ranging from early-career engineers to experienced optical coatings professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and an interest in developing high-performance coating solutions for demanding optical applications.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a 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
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Skills

• Thin-film optical design and modeling
• Optical coating deposition technologies
• Vacuum systems and deposition equipment
• Spectrophotometry and ellipsometry
• Optical metrology and characterization
• Materials science and thin-film materials
• Process development and optimization
• Statistical analysis and experimental design
• Technical documentation and engineering reports
• Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a broad range of optical coating technologies and applications
• Hands-on involvement in research, development, testing, and manufacturing
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• PTO
• 401K
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance