Description

Job ID: 723371BR Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026
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You will be a Thin Film Coating/Photolithography Manufacturing Engineer for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, working in the Optical Components Center (OCC) 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, and we're looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

This position is for first shift, Monday‑Thursday (4/10A)

What You Will Be Doing

As a Thin Film Coating/Photolithography Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis on thin film coatings. You will design and develop optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows, and define the parameters of equipment for the processes. You will also perform characterization of the deposited coatings and analyze data, and provide technical guidance to operators.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis thin film coatings followed by electromagnetic grids.


• Designing and developing optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows.


• Defining the parameters of equipment for the processes and defining maintenance items for supporting the equipment.


• Performing characterization of the deposited coatings and analyzing data.


• Providing technical guidance to operators and developing and managing work instructions.


• Investigating defective hardware and implementing corrective actions to prevent defects from occurring.


• Driving the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and quality.


• Driving the adoption of new technologies (capital investments, automation, robotics) to improve efficiency and quality.

Why Join Us?

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Thin Film Coating/Photolithography Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a talented and innovative engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on small‑scale challenges that make a significant impact to the customer. If you're passionate about thin film coatings, material characterization, and have experience in manufacturing engineering, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and develop your skills in a fast‑paced and supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

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

Basic Qualifications:
Degree(s) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Must have skills, experience and/or course work in three OR more of the following categories:
• Thin film coatings
• Deposition technologies such as Physical Vapor Deposition, Ion Beam Sputtering, or Chemical Vapor Deposition
• Understanding of vacuum equipment and technology
• Photolithography
• Coating metrology such as ellipsometry, spectrophotometry, SEM-EDS, scatterometry
• Tooling design using an associated CAD software such as CREO, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, etc.

Experience in at least one programming language for data analysis:
• Python
• Matlab
• Excel VBA

Microsoft Office software experience required.

Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Desired Skills:
Breadth in skills, experience and/or course work across multiple disciplines of manufacturing engineering is strongly desired. Examples include but 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, and working in a clean room environment.

Candidates with photolithography specialization will have skills and/or experience with semiconductor fabrication processes (wafer preparation, coating, exposure, development, and etching) and with photolithography equipment (steppers, scanners, and track system).

Knowledge of process control techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and yield enhancement.

Experience with project management such as cost estimating, Gantt chart creation/managing, manufacturing readiness reviews, and interacting with customers.

Having strong time management skills (ability to adjust priorities), ability to work independently, and able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams are critical skills to support on the floor production.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First