Senior Coating Engineer

Job Title: Senior Coating Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
• Provide coatings for precision optical components

• Collaborate with an experienced team of diverse engineering disciplines to design and fabricate optical

• Provide reliable and repeatable coatings using rigorous process control

• Support the program office by providing guidance on coating opportunities
Responsibilities:
• Design optical coatings to meet spectral and durability performance requirements from VIS through LWIR

• Characterize coatings using typical metrology equipment including, but not limited to 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
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
 

Desired:
• Experience in designing tooling and fixturing

• Troubleshooting of coating chamber hardware

• Familiarity with Creo

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800