Lead Coating Engineer

Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and execution of thin-film deposition processes; ensure designs meet customer requirements and create supporting documentation, test procedures, BOMs, and work instructions. Troubleshoot coating-operation issues, identify root causes using analytical techniques, and provide clear corrective action updates. Develop methods and operate precision optical test equipment to measure thin-film coating properties. Assist in designing and procuring tooling for coating processes. Support maintenance teams in developing and implementing preventive maintenance and repair procedures. Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to deliver projects on time and with high quality.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in physics, optics, materials science, or engineering Minimum of 7 years of related experience, preferably in thin film coating engineering and at an aerospace company. 5 years with an advanced degree Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with thin film deposition technologies (thermal and e-beam evaporation, sputtering, CVD) and related tooling design; strong understanding of process physics and mechanics. Experience with thin film modeling software (TFCalc, Macleod, etc.). Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and basic CAD (SolidWorks preferred). Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret shop blueprints and customer drawings. Experience with process design, development, and project planning (preferred). For California, the salary pay range for this role is $100,625.00 - 178,050.00 Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions. Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.