Senior Optical Coatings Engineer for Precision Optics

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I International Inc. is seeking a Senior Coating Engineer to design and implement optical coatings for precision components. You will collaborate with a diverse engineering team to ensure high-performance spectral and durability results and to guide coating opportunities within programs.

The role emphasizes rigorous process control, direct supervision of technicians, and generating engineering documentation. Up to 10% travel and a strong emphasis on quality and reliability are key.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, physics, or related field.
• 5+ years in optical thin film coating design and manufacturing of optics.
• Proficient with Mcleod, TFCalc or similar design software.
• Experienced in PVD and sputter deposition.
• Knowledgeable in spectroscopy and coating characterization equipment.
• Monitor and maintain processes through SPC.

Responsibilities

• Design optical coatings to meet spectral and durability performance requirements from VIS through LWIR.
• Characterize coatings using typical metrology equipment including spectrophotometry, CRDS, ellipsometry, PCI.
• Direct technicians in the execution of the cleaning and coating of optics.
• Generate manufacturing process documentation, end item data packages, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate multiple program schedules to meet program office needs.
• Assist in vacuum chamber troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Provide guidance on coating tooling and fixturing designs and requirements.
• Provide guidance on coating specifications and requirements for new business initiatives.
• Identify and drive process improvements using analytical tools.
• Performing root cause analysis on coating issues and generating/implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Optical thin film coating design

Process control SPC

Spectroscopy & coating analysis

PVD & sputter deposition

Coating design software (Mcleod, TFCal

Education

BS in Engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

Mcleod

TFCalc

Creo

Job description

CAC I International Inc. is seeking a Senior Coating Engineer to design and implement optical coatings for precision components. You will collaborate with a diverse engineering team to ensure high-performance spectral and durability results and to guide coating opportunities within programs.

The role emphasizes rigorous process control, direct supervision of technicians, and generating engineering documentation. Up to 10% travel and a strong emphasis on quality and reliability are key.