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Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago

Sr Optical Coater/Thin Film/Optical Surfaces/Orlando, FL/2nd Shift

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, and they are seeking a Senior Optical Coater to join their Optical Components Center in Orlando, FL. The role involves producing advanced optical components and requires expertise in coating, polishing, and maintaining optical equipment.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interpreting manufacturing process plans, engineering drawings, and MIL specifications to perform coating, polishing, grinding and diamond‑turning of lenses, prisms, mirrors, shop aids and test plates

Operating and maintaining coating equipment for single‑ and multi‑layer thin‑film applications, ensuring repeatable thickness and optical performance

Performing visual inspections, metrology checks, and documentation of all process parameters and results in electronic tracking systems

Troubleshooting coating defects, adjusting process variables, and implementing corrective actions to sustain quality and yield

Following safety protocols, PPE requirements and environmental regulations at all times

Supporting 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift schedules as required by the UAW collective‑bargaining agreement

Collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous‑improvement initiatives, including process automation and waste reduction

Assisting with inventory control of coating consumables, substrates and tooling

Participating in cross‑training programs to increase workforce agility and eliminate single points of failure

Qualification

Optical coatingOptical metrologyOptical alignmentInterferometersSpectrometersCNC machinesMIL-PRF-13830BTroubleshootingInventory controlCollaboration

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access