Thin Films Deposition Production Specialist S3

Date Posted:

2026-02-18

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 Thin Films Deposition Operator must demonstrate a safety-first work routine, have an understanding of the critical details and parameters with their 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 as required. The individual in this position will perform a variety of tasks in support of the optical coating processes, associated metrology, and inspections where they will be expected to perform the processes, maintain chambers, measure critical parameters, and determine/record yield, run, and other data under minimal supervision.

**1st Shift: Start time negotiable in Goleta, California. This is an onsite position.

What You Will Do:

• Cleaning of optics and maintenance of chambers

• Source preparation and deposition of coatings in chambers

• Metrology including but not limited to spectrophotometry, metal thickness evaluation, dimensional analysis, defect analysis, and more

• Cross functional communication and teamwork to track WIP, move production, and address process anomalies in a timely manner

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Ability to work safely with various deposition processing equipment, chemicals, and raw production materials in a lab setting with basic gowning requirements

• Minimum 2 years of related Thin Film deposition coating experience

• Has experience in Microsoft Office

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualification We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and rigorous attention to detail

• Understanding of FOD and FOD reduction methods and concerns

• Experience in Excel and production tracking systems

• Experience in a cleanroom environment with the ability to maintain all ESD, Safety, and security protocols

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience

What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• The hourly range for this role is $26.98 to 36.50. The hourly range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our product

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible