Optical Coatings Material Scientist
Core
Lead applied research and program support for optical coatings, thin films, and optical materials to advance national security space systems.
Role type
Sr. Scientist (Materials Science) / Research Scientist
Builds
Optical coatings and thin films for satellite and space systems
Domain
Aerospace / Optical Materials / Thin Film Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
optical coatings expertise, thin film deposition technologies, materials characterization, failure analysis, anomaly resolution, project leadership, proposal writing, strategic planning
Preferred skills
TS/SCI security clearance, multi-program government customer experience, public speaking, team leadership
Technologies
deposition technologies, optical materials, modeling and analysis tools
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to applied research and direct program activities in optical coatings; Work with customers to identify needs and support the design lifecycle; Provide subject matter expertise in design, fabrication, testing, and analysis of optical materials; Establish technical expertise in structure-property-processing relationships; Develop and execute strategic direction and identify new business opportunities; Lead technical teams to solve complex multi-disciplinary problems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership