Materials Engineer

JOB TITLE: Materials Engineer
LOCATION:Santa Rosa, CA
PAY RATE: $79.00-94.15/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 4/10-A

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Designs and develops sputtering and evaporation processes to produce optical thin-film based products.

• Uses one or more thin film design tools including TFCalc, OptiLayer, FilmStar, and FilmWizard for design and analysis.

• Acts as primary technical contact to internal Program Managers for multiple projects.

• Provides mentoring and training to entry-level engineers and manufacturing technicians.

• Applies various advanced analytical and metrology tools for thin film characterization and process control.

• Performs thin film coating design, process development, and optimization for optical applications.

• Supports engagements with customers, vendors, and colleagues for technical discussions.

• Uses data analysis and metrology for process validation and product qualification.

• Applies materials science and process engineering principles to thin film deposition.

• Optimizes thin film deposition processes for production and development.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Extensive experience with sputtering and evaporation designs and processes for optical thin-film products.

• Proficiency with one or more thin film design tools such as TFCalc, OptiLayer, FilmStar, or FilmWizard.

• Competence with various advanced analytical and metrology tools for thin film characterization.

• Experience with thin film materials and process engineering.

• Ability to act as primary technical contact for multiple projects and Program Managers.

• Experience mentoring and training entry-level engineers and manufacturing technicians.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for data-driven decision making.

• Solid communication skills for customer, vendor, and internal engagement.

• Experience with optical thin-film based product development and production.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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