Senior Optical Thin Films Process Engineer

1 week ago


Goleta CA, United States Raytheon Careers Full time

Goleta 75 Coromar Bldg B02 75 Coromar Drive Building B02, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA Position Role Type:
Posting Title: Senior Optical Thin Films Process Engineer (Onsite)

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS ) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems. Our Focal Plane Operations Process Engineering department provides world class semiconductor and focal plane array manufacturing processes in support of production and development products. We have an opportunity for a talented Senior Principal Optical Thin Films Process Engineer with a strong background in infrared optical coatings.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with all aspects of Optical Coating technology, including designs, models, materials, and processes. The candidate will provide guidance to a staff of energetic engineers and skilled technicians to develop strategies for advanced coating technologies. The candidate will work with other engineering disciplines to determine strategies for incorporating coated windows, lenses, filters, and detector antireflective coatings into optical systems.

The candidate should have technical proficiency in the manufacture of semiconductor components or microelectronics using vacuum system deposition processing as well as proficiency and comfort in interfacing with multiple functions including Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Mechanical Design Engineering, Factory Management, Equipment Engineering and Process Engineering.

Writing and reviewing specifications for optical coatings, including spectral performance requirements, environmental and chemical exposure requirements, durability, and surface quality requirements
Modeling and designing coatings for manufacturing in-house.
Advising Systems Engineering on capabilities, both internal and external with an emphasis on Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturing
Managing process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements
Developing requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.
Managing process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements .
Responsible for reviewing material in WIP, certifying operators, and dispositioning out of flow material.
Developing requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a STEM degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Process or Manufacturing Engineer in an Optics, Electro-Optics and/or Microelectronics environment. Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Expert level knowledge of infrared optical thin film coatings including: processing equipment, methods, processes and industrial manufacturing equipment.
Experience in engineering computing, including MATLAB, Python or other related language.
Experience in designing Optical Coatings using optical coating modeling software
Familiarity with metrology equipment and characterization of Optical Coatings and/or optical components

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.


RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.


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