Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Business Unit: Missiles and Fire Control

Location: Orlando, FL

Shift: First Shift, Tuesday to Friday (4/10B – 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week)

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Relocation: Possible

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Job Description

As the Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, you will be a key member of the Optical Components Center (OCC) team in Orlando, FL. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting the production life-cycle of electromagnetic grids and thin film coatings for various optical systems. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on photolithography and/or thin film coatings.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting manufacturing processes of optics, with a primary focus on photolithography and/or thin film coatings.
• Designing and developing optical coatings intended for deposition on lenses and windows.
• Defining the parameters of equipment used in these processes and establishing maintenance items for sustained equipment performance.
• Performing thorough characterization of deposited coatings and conducting detailed data analysis.
• Providing technical guidance and support to operators, while also developing and managing comprehensive work instructions.
• Investigating defective hardware to determine root causes, providing next steps for getting hardware back into production, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future defects.
• Driving the adoption of new technologies, including capital investments, automation, and robotics, to enhance efficiency and quality within manufacturing.

Why Join Us

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity for a talented and innovative engineer to work on small-scale challenges that deliver a significant impact to our customers.

If you are passionate about photolithography and thin film coating and possess experience in manufacturing engineering, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to:

• Work with a dynamic and supportive team in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop your skills and expertise in cutting-edge optical component manufacturing.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within Lockheed Martin.

At Lockheed Martin, we foster a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality. We provide the necessary resources and flexibility to inspire innovation and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and enjoy what you do, we invite you to help us build a better tomorrow.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline from an accredited college.
• Must have skills, experience, and/or coursework in one or more of the following categories:
  • Thin film
  • Coatings
  • Photolithography
  • Optics
• Experience or basic training in at least one Programming Language For Data Analysis:
  • Python
  • Matlab
  • Excel VBA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Desired Skills

Breadth in skills, experience, and/or coursework across multiple disciplines of manufacturing engineering is strongly desired. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Writing/reviewing work instructions (or standard operating procedure manuals).
• Data analytics.
• Automation.
• Mechanical design of equipment or supporting tools.
• Maintaining the product lifecycle.
• Working in a clean room environment.

Candidates with thin film coating specialization will ideally have:

• Skills and/or experience in the design, manufacturing (e.g., physical vapor deposition, ion beam sputtering, chemical vapor deposition), and metrology of optical thin film coatings.

Candidates with photolithography specialization will ideally have:

• Skills and/or experience with semiconductor fabrication processes (e.g., wafer preparation, coating, exposure, development, and etching).
• Experience with photolithography equipment (e.g., steppers, scanners, and track systems).

General Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of process control techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and yield enhancement.
• Strong time management skills (ability to adjust priorities).
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication skills when collaborating with cross-functional teams, critical for supporting on-the-floor production.

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration. The required Clearance Level is Secret.

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time. The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week, while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Equal Opportunity: Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Application Window: The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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