Facilities

Surface Optics is located in San Diego, CA—a hub for some of the world’s largest aerospace, defense, and R&D companies, supported by premier universities throughout Southern California.

Our 20,000 sq. ft. facility houses dedicated engineering and administrative spaces, a specialized measurements lab, a coating facility, a manufacturing floor, and electronics and optics labs.

In 2020, the company completed construction on a substantial upgrade to the facility, providing the necessary infrastructure for Surface Optics to build upon its growing sales in the United States and international markets.

Front Exterior of Surface Optics main facility in San Diego

Manufacturing Floor

The manufacturing facility is designed for moderate production levels and includes a machine shop that allows quick prototyping and modifications. In addition, several local machine shops provide volume machining.

Measurements Lab

The measurement lab comprises unique reflectometer equipment and provides a continuous stream of optical properties measurements to military, industrial, and academic customers. This lab also maintains the ability to perform classified measurements. In addition, the measurements lab supports verification of coatings performed at the facility.

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Coatings Lab

Surface Optics services development and production thin-film coating programs with five coatings chambers. The largest chamber regularly coats satellite antennae for a wide range of customers. The coatings lab includes a computer-controlled grit blaster for repeatability and controlled surface roughness before coating. The lab is AS9100 certified.

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Electronics / Optics Lab

Expanded electronics testing was added to the company in 2003, providing a static-controlled environment for electronics development. All electronics developed at Surface Optics are tested and evaluated here. All equipment necessary to thoroughly investigate and characterize system performance is part of the lab, as is a small rework area capable of handling miniature surface mount components.

Lobby of Surface Optics with receptionist desk
Offices and cubicles downstairs at Surface Optics
Office with desk and floor to ceiling window
Room with desks and meeting table
Television, high table and couches with hallway leading to meeting rooms and offices in background