{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"76a077896ffcc9dfd33bdce4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76a077896ffcc9dfd33bdce4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76a077896ffcc9dfd33bdce4","title":"Materials Engineer","description":"JOB TITLE: Materials Engineer\nLOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA\nPAY RATE: $79.00-94.15/hour\nWe are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.\nJob Details: Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)\n\nClearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance\n\nIndustry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation\n\nBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)\n\nPerks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier\n\nOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.\n\nShift: 4/10-A\n\nQualifying Questions: Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?\n\nDo you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?\n\nCan you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?\n\nSummary: Designs and develops sputtering and evaporation processes to produce optical thin-film based products.\n\nUses one or more thin film design tools including TFCalc, OptiLayer, FilmStar, and FilmWizard for design and analysis.\n\nActs as primary technical contact to internal Program Managers for multiple projects.\n\nProvides mentoring and training to entry-level engineers and manufacturing technicians.\n\nApplies various advanced analytical and metrology tools for thin film characterization and process control.\n\nPerforms thin film coating design, process development, and optimization for optical applications.\n\nSupports engagements with customers, vendors, and colleagues for technical discussions.\n\nUses data analysis and metrology for process validation and product qualification.\n\nApplies materials science and process engineering principles to thin film deposition.\n\nOptimizes thin film deposition processes for production and development.\n\nRequirements: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.\n\nMust be a U.S.. Person (as defined by ITAR).\n\nExtensive experience with sputtering and evaporation designs and processes for optical thin-film products.\n\nProficiency with one or more thin film design tools such as TFCalc, OptiLayer, FilmStar, or FilmWizard.\n\nCompetence with various advanced analytical and metrology tools for thin film characterization.\n\nExperience with thin film materials and process engineering.\n\nAbility to act as primary technical contact for multiple projects and Program Managers.\n\nExperience mentoring and training entry-level engineers and manufacturing technicians.\n\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills for data-driven decision making.\n\nSolid communication skills for customer, vendor, and internal engagement.\n\nExperience with optical thin-film based product development and production.\n\nAbout 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.\nAs 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.\nEligibility 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.\nKeywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense\nEngineers - #Jobad\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Structures Company","rawCompany":"structures company","city":"Santa Rosa","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T03:24:58.907Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials Engineer","description":"JOB TITLE: Materials Engineer\nLOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA\nPAY RATE: $79.00-94.15/hour\nWe are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.\nJob Details: Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)\n\nClearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance\n\nIndustry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation\n\nBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)\n\nPerks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier\n\nOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.\n\nShift: 4/10-A\n\nQualifying Questions: Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?\n\nDo you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?\n\nCan you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?\n\nSummary: Designs and develops sputtering and evaporation processes to produce optical thin-film based products.\n\nUses one or more thin film design tools including TFCalc, OptiLayer, FilmStar, and FilmWizard for design and analysis.\n\nActs as primary technical contact to internal Program Managers for multiple projects.\n\nProvides mentoring and training to entry-level engineers and manufacturing technicians.\n\nApplies various advanced analytical and metrology tools for thin film characterization and process control.\n\nPerforms thin film coating design, process development, and optimization for optical applications.\n\nSupports engagements with customers, vendors, and colleagues for technical discussions.\n\nUses data analysis and metrology for process validation and product qualification.\n\nApplies materials science and process engineering principles to thin film deposition.\n\nOptimizes thin film deposition processes for production and development.\n\nRequirements: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.\n\nMust be a U.S.. 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