Raytheon

LeadTech,OpticalDeposition

$0–0k Goleta, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Tech, Optical Deposition at Raytheon. Skills: Optical deposition, PVD, Metrology, Failure analysis. Cleaning optics and chambers. PVD and metal preparation”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolve production issues; Solve problems; Troubleshooting; Experimenting; Failure analysis; Troubleshoot fixes; Work towards resolution; Analyze; Design; Execute experiments; Determine root cause

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, Work safely with various deposition processing equipment, chemicals, and raw production materials, Basic gowning requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

AA/AS degree, Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in an optical deposition lab, U. S. Citizenship is required

Nice to Have

Demonstrated experience as technical lead, problem solving skills, leadership, technical collaboration, Ability to work safely with various deposition processing equipment, chemicals, and raw production materials in a lab setting with basic gowning requirements, Comfortable running deposition production equipment independently, accurately follow detailed process specific instructions, Understand run data, run errors, troubleshoot fixes, and work towards resolution, Intermediate computer skills for data recording, report creation, work delegation, and documentation, Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, design, and execute experiments to determine root cause, Understanding of FOD and FOD reduction methods and concerns

What You'll Do.

Cleaning optics and chambers

PVD and metal preparation

Reading technical drawings

Performing defect inspection

Troubleshooting process

Contributing to failure analysis

Working on development efforts

Develop or update documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate workflow with co-workers; Effectively communicate cross functionally; Cross functional communication and teamwork; Work on development efforts with process engineers

Communication Scope

Effectively communicate cross functionally; Cross functional communication

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-26 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-GOLETA-B02 ~ 75 Coromar Dr ~ BLDG B02 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. A Lead Technician must demonstrate a safety-first work routine, have a proficient understanding of the technical aspects associated with his/her assigned process and the ability to work with process engineering or management to resolve production issues. The individual needs to be able to coordinate workflow with co-workers and effectively communicate cross functionally and train or cross train as required. The individual in this position will perform a variety of tasks in support of the optical and metal coating processes and inspections where they will be expected to perform the processes, rely on moderate experience and judgement to plan and accomplish tasks, solve problems, adapt new procedures, and act as a resource for others under minimal supervision. *** 1st Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm- Goleta, California. This is an onsite role*** ** _What You Will Do:_** * Cleaning of optics and chambers. * PVD and metal preparation and deposition. * Metrology including but not limited to spectral or metal thickness evaluation. * Read

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