Raytheon
LeadTech,OpticalDeposition
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“Lead Tech, Optical Deposition at Raytheon. Skills: Optical deposition, PVD, Metrology, Failure analysis. Cleaning optics and chambers. PVD and metal preparation”
Industry & Context.
Resolve production issues; Solve problems; Troubleshooting; Experimenting; Failure analysis; Troubleshoot fixes; Work towards resolution; Analyze; Design; Execute experiments; Determine root cause
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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