Watt's Up

Optical Sciences Center News for Thursday, January 29, 2004

Today’s Colloquium
Dr. Ernest J. Garcia of the Electromechanical Engineering Department at Sandia National Laboratories will present Microelectromechanical Systems.  Abstract:  Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are moving at a faster and faster pace with quite a number of start-up companies started (and some already busted) to take advantage of what is surely promising be a new revolution.  The IC revolution was of course spectacular and it appears that a MEMS revolution will be equally astonishing.  The merging of electronics and mechanics in the micro (and nano) domains will undoubtedly lead to many unimagined applications.  An interesting application for MEMS at present appears to be in its utility in switching light.   Many other applications are envisioned for the future, including the development of amazing biological tools that might someday roam through the body performing such functions as cleaning arteries, or attacking tumors in ways that eliminate side effects experienced via surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.  Such a complex system will require micro-sized sensors, actuation and propulsion means, functional tools, decision-making capability, and very likely, telemetry.  In this short talk, we will spend some time looking at the current state of things and discuss the question that is always asked: How do they fabricate these little devices?  I will also speak about a couple of projects going on at Sandia (some related to optics) with the intent of giving us a flavor of things that are occurring in the MEMS world.  We will finish by bringing up a couple of unresolved issues that require further effort.  Ernest J García is a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico.  Using a range of MEMS technologies, he has successfully developed micro and meso actuation devices, micro acceleration switches, micro gyroscopic rate sensors including the first surface micromachined rigid-body gyro, micro pumping devices, micro geared systems, micromirror systems in silicon, and opto-mechanical switching devices in both silicon and gallium arsenide.  His most recent activities are concerned with the development of packaged micromirror systems for an assortment of instrument applications.  Calendar information:  The Colloquium begins at 3:45 p.m. in Meinel 410.  Pre-Colloquium refreshments will be served in the OSC Lobby at 3:30. 

Next Week’s Colloquium
Our Colloquium speaker for Thursday, February 5 will be our own Professor Tom Milster.  Upcoming Colloquium speakers for the Spring semester are listed on the OSC calendar at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Calendar/Default.htm.

Nathan Hagen is Awarded the 2003-2004 Christopher Schultz Scholarship
OSC PhD candidate Nathan Hagen's outstanding scholastic ability and research work in the development of visible-light imaging spectropolarimeters demonstrate his research promise in applied optics and exemplify the spirit of the award.  Congratulations, Nathan.

Hiking the Canyon
From Tom Milster.  My research group and a few friends went to the Grand Canyon two weeks ago.  We drove from Tucson to the Grand Canyon and stayed on the rim Thursday night, January 15.  We started our hike on Friday morning down the South Kaibab Trail.  Our destination was Phantom Ranch, where we spent the night.  At Phantom Ranch we enjoyed a heated cabin, steak or stew dinner and pancake-and-egg breakfast.  On Saturday we hiked out of the canyon on the Bright Angel Trail.  The photo shows the crew after coming out at the top, near Bright Angel Lodge.  The crew includes (from L to R): Markus Tucomikoski (OSC visiting scholar), Doug Dalby (friend), Sarah Hartman (friend), Kevin Hartman (friend), Julius Hohlfeld (Seagate Research, Pittsburgh), Juuso Olkkonen (OSC visiting scholar), John Broky (OSC undergrad student), Yan Zhang (OSC grad student), Tao Chen (OSC grad student), Hyunok Ann (UA grad student), Dongseok Nam (OSC visiting scholar), Sang-Ki Park (OSC grad student), Taeyoung Choi (OSC grad student), Tom Milster (OSC). 
(Tom, is there a sign-up sheet for next year?)

Student Pictures on the OSC Web Site
Visit www.optics.arizona.edu/contactus/students.asp.  This is an internal site only; student personal information is not available outside the Optical Sciences Center.

OSC's Spring 2004 Student Resume Book
Students, if you would like your resume to be included in the new student resume book, please submit your resume to Gail Varin in the Academic Programs Office, Meinel 401, by Monday, February 2 at the latest.  Student resumes are available to our Industrial Affiliate companies, recruiters conducting on-site interviews, and upon request, to industries and businesses.

Save the Date
Prelims are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18.  Those wanting to take the exam should sign up in the Academic Programs Office, Meinel 401.

Happy Birthday

February 2   Chia-Hung Chen (cchen@optics.arizona.edu)
Merissa Winnicki (mwinnick@email.arizona.edu)
February 3   Bang Nguyen (nguyen1@email.arizona.edu)
February 4   Alfred Chang (alfredc@email.arizona.edu)
Michael Descour (michael.descour@optics.Arizona.EDU)
Amir Fardad (fardad@np-photonic.com)
Leah Lucas (llucas@optics.arizona.edu)
Yehuda Yosefi
February 5   Galina Khitrova (galina@optics.Arizona.edu)
February 6   Daniel Smith (dgsmith@U.Arizona.EDU)
John Sullivan (jsullivan@optics.arizona.edu)
Brian West (bwest@optics.arizona.edu)
February 7   Roger Angel (rangel@as.Arizona.EDU)
Akash Arora (aarora@email.arizona.edu)
February 8   Misha Scepanovic (mscepano@email.arizona.edu)

Watt's Happening – The OSC Master Calendar

January 24-29, 2004 -- SPIE Photonics West -- San Jose, California

January 29, 2004 -- OSC Pre-Prelim Meeting -- 3: p.m. -- Meinel 654

January 29, 2004 -- Optical Sciences Colloquium -- 3:45 p.m. -- Meinal 410

February 2, 2004 -- Illumination Optics Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -- Meinel 432
Michael Pate:  Optical Source Measurements/Source Models.

February 2, 2004 -- Special Chemistry Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- Koffler 218

February 3, 2004 -- Special Physics Seminar -- 3:00 p.m. -- PAS 218

February 4, 2004 -- Illumination Optics Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -- Meinel 432
Michael Pate:  Optical Source Models/Ray Distribution Files.

February 5, 2004 -- Optical Sciences Colloquium -- 3:45 p.m. -- Meinel 410
Tom Milster is the scheduled speaker.  Jose Sasian will be the host.

February 5, 2004 -- Launch Your Engineering Career Workshop -- 4:00 p.m. -- Engineering 208
Resume Writing.  One hour.  If you plan to attend, please send an email to Amina Sonnie at amina@email.arizona.edu.

February 5-6. 2004 -- Mock Interview Event -- UA Student Union -- 12:30 p.m.
Job interviews are not hostile environments but they can feel that way. The best way to combat this is through preparation. A two-day Mock Interview Event will be held Thursday, Feb. 5th and Friday, February 6th from 12:30-2:30 in the Career Services Offices, 4th floor/Suite 411 of the Student Union Memorial Center. Students must sign up in person, before the event, for one-half hour slots.  Career Services:   http://www.career.arizona.edu

February 9, 2004 -- Illumination Optics Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -- Meinel 432
Michael Pate:  Etendue, Solid Angle, Projected Solid Angle.


Employment 

Senior Weather Algorithm Scientist.  Redondo Beach  , CA.  Position Overview:  Successful candidates must have experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental remote sensing, modeling and simulation of environmental scenes and/or weather models. Also required are skills in working with large team of scientists, physicists and software engineers. Good communication and presentation skills an asset.  Degree in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, physics or engineering. Ten - fifteen years experience, advanced degree preferred (M.Sc. or Ph.D.). Will consider lower grade position for lesser experienced candidates.  Required Skills:   Scientist or senior scientist with experience in geophysical retrieval algorithms. Carry out analysis of retrieval algorithms to recover environmental data records from microwave, visible or infrared sensors. Recent experience in development and application of atmospheric, oceanographic and terrestrial remote sensing. Experience in radiative transfer modeling, algorithm and software development is a plus.  Required Experience:  8 - 15 years.  Please send resume in a WordDoc to:  tanistechrecruiters@starband.net.

Technical Support Engineers.  KLA-Tencor is hiring full-time Technical Support Engineers to start between January and Summer 2004. Positions will be located in San Jose, Milpitas, or Livermore, CA.  Responsibilities:  Responsible for providing phone and on-line technical support to engineers and technicians who are diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing and debugging complex electro-mechanical equipment, computer systems and/or complex software.  Responds to situations where first-line product support has failed to isolate or fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.  Identify probable cause for tool issues. Recommend plans of action.  Reports design, reliability and maintenance problems or bugs to design engineering/software engineering.  Fly and Fix support for tool issues which cannot be addressed by the previous methods.  May be involved in customer installation and training.  Provides support to customer/users where the product is highly technical or sophisticated in nature.  Root cause analysis of issues, recommending design and/or training changes to address problems where necessary.  Building documentation that leads to rapid identification and resolution of tool down problems.  Qualifications:  BS degree in EE/Optics/ME/Physics (completed 9/03-6/04).  Able to travel on short notice to address on-site support as appropriate, 40-60% travel required. May be for periods of up to 3-4 weeks.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Proven experience in program and project management.  Effective Customer Management skills, applies to both internal and external Customers.  Relevant Coursework/Internship experience:  Design Quality, Root Cause Analysis; Defect Analysis; Lab work specifically oriented to analysis and troubleshooting rather than preliminary design.  The ideal candidate will be oriented to Root Cause and Defect Analysis with a penchant for hands on troubleshooting rather than primary design as a goal.  KLA-Tencor is ranked among the world’s top ten equipment manufacturers and offers a broad spectrum of products and services that are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world, including Intel, Motorola, TSMC, AMD, Texas Instruments, Hitachi, and Sony.  Customers turn to KLA-Tencor for in-line wafer defect monitoring; reticle and photomask defect inspection; CD SEM metrology; wafer overlay; film and surface measurement; and overall yield and fab-wide data analysis. These advanced products, coupled with the company’s unique yield management consulting pratice, allow KLA-Tencor to deliver the complete yield management solutions customers need to accelerate their yield learning rates, reduce their yield excursion risks and adopt industry-leading yield management practices. The company’s comprehensive portfolio of products, software, analysis, services and expertise is designed to help IC manufacturers manage yield throughout the entire wafer fabrication process-from R&D to final yield analysis. KLA-Tencor is an equal opportunity employer.  For more company information: www.kla-tencor.com.  If interested in applying, send resumes to universityrelations@kla-tencor.com and enter TSE on the subject line.  KLA-Tencor will schedule interviews. Interviews will be conducted at the Optical Sciences Center on February 26, 2004 in room 654. Interviews will not be arranged through the Academic Office.

Senior Optical Engineer.  Summary:  Local, stable and respected San Diego company is seeking an Optical Engineer who shall be responsible for the optical design of next-generation optical subsystems for spectrally narrowed Excimer and molecular gas laser systems.  Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  Assume “Engineering Responsibility” for module or subsystem design from concept design through manufacturing transfer and ramp.  Detailed optical design, optical component layout, and ray tracing for new or improved optical subsystems.  Manage a project plan including key deliverables, timeline, and budget.  Work with Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers for prototype and pilot detailed design.  Design verification testing.  Manage development activities via utilization of the client’s Product Development Process including concept reviews, design reviews, proto builds, pilot builds, verification testing, etc.; with records and completion of all open action items.  Qualifications:  Knowledge of Optical engineering principles.  Ray tracing experience.  Experience using Optical Design Software (Oslo, Zemax, Code 5, etc.).  Experience with Product Development tasks: bills of material, interfacing with vendors, procurement of material for prototyping, change management.  Excellent written and oral communication.  Ability to work either independently or as part of a development team.  Self-motivation, and ability to work in a fast-moving high-tech environment.   Ability to travel occasionally within and outside the US may be required.  Education and/or experience:  M.S. in Physics, Optics, or related Engineering discipline is preferred.  5 to 10 years Optical Design experience. 3+ years for higher degrees.  3+ years experience with product development.  Experience with Semiconductor Capital Equipment preferred.  Experience with Excimer Lasers desired.  A BS in Optics with 5+ years of experience also considered.  Optical Metrology and Ray Tracing experience a big plus.  Perm/Fulltime Salary range:  $70,000 -  $90,000  pending degree and experience.  Contact:  Jim Montana –Executive Recruiter.  jimm@suresearch.com.  Office  619-286-8827.

Engineer Principal, Microwave Radiometer.  Boulder, CO.  Provide technical leadership and support to Instrument Remote Sensing programs. This requisition is for an engineer experienced in system engineering issues related to space borne electro-optical remote sensing instrumentation.  Responsibilities include technology assessments, system concept development, requirements analysis and flow down, system error budget management, system tradeoffs and analysis, design leadership, breadboard verifications and hardware development for current and future program needs.  Minimum Qualifications: This position requires experience in EO subsystems and sensors, IR, VIS, UV, and payload accommodations. This position is for an experienced system engineer with a strong background in radiometric design, modeling and calibration of space borne remote sensing electro-optical instrumentation.  Experience and awareness of both relative and absolute calibration issues covering the spectral region from the ultraviolet to the far infrared is valuable. Past experience in developing calibration processes, hardware, and calibration budgets desired. Awareness of system-level issues and their impact on calibration, performance and data quality is valuable. New business experience with excellent communications skills is valuable.  SSBI desired but not required. Applicants selected may be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  BS in Engineering or a related technical field plus 12 or more years experience. In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level should be considered. Each higher level degree, Masters, etc. may substitute for two years of experience. Two years of experience may be substituted for each year of education.  US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.   Please send resume in a WordDoc to:  tanistechrecruiters@starband.net.

Systems Analyst.  Tucson, AZ.  Join a team developing electro-optic sensor products, technologies and proposals for challenging military and commercial projects. You will also be involved with determining manufacturability; developing mathematical equations, algorithms and models related to function and performance; analyzing system performance/capability and system/subsystem experimental data; running linear, non-linear and time domain simulations; and making recommendations for process and design improvements.  Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with: Master’s degree in engineering, physics or optical sciences.  5 or more years’ related electro-optic product design experience.  Experience in ocean physics and signal detection theory.  Expertise with algorithm development, numerical analysis and programming in a scientific language.  Hands-on knowledge of 2 or more of the following: Visio, MathCAD, Matlab, IDL, Mathematica, FORTRAN, C, C++.  The communication skills necessary to make formal presentations.  Excellent technical writing skills.  Please send resume in a WordDoc to:  tanistechrecruiters@starband.net.

Presbyopia Program Leader.  The Company:  VISX, Inc.  VISX, Incorporated (NYSE Symbol: EYE) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of proprietary technologies and advanced laser systems for laser vision correction. Founded in 1986, VISX pioneered the use of excimer lasers to treat therapeutic and refractive visual disorders ranging from superficial scars to nearsightedness (myopia), astigmatism and farsightedness (hyperopia).  Over 1,200 VISX laser systems have been installed worldwide since the Company began marketing its systems overseas in 1989, significantly more than any other laser vision correction system manufacturer. Over two (2) million laser vision correction procedures have been performed in the U.S. alone using VISX laser systems and over 8,000 eye care professionals have themselves been treated on VISX systems. The Company holds over 175 patents worldwide in the field of laser vision correction and has approximately 100 additional patents pending.  VISX continues to commit significant funding for research and development in the laser vision correction field and its systems are currently sold in more than 60 countries throughout the world.  The Company employs over 320 people in the U.S. and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, where all products are manufactured. In 2000 VISX had revenues of $200+ million and net income of $35+ million. VISX is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Symbol: EYE).  Title:  Presbyopia Program Leader.  Reporting Relations:  The Presbyopia Program Leader reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Research and Development. Reporting to this position will be scientists and engineers at varied technical levels required to achieve the corporate objectives in the area of presbyopia.  Education:  PhD, MD or OD.  Candidate Profile:  Our final candidate will be a respected scientific leader and innovator who has earned a reputation for important scientific ophthalmic research and will play the lead role in putting the company at the forefront of presbyopia innovation and development. Our final candidate will be a hands on, team oriented leader with proven ability to build and manage an exceptional results producing research and development team as well as being an excellent communicator both inside and outside the organization.  Responsibilities:  To lead the VISX presbyopia program, Modeling and simulations of various optical systems, laboratory experiments, data analysis, literature search, filing FDA paperwork, and other related project activities.  Experience:  PhD, MD or OD with 10 years of industry experience in optics, ophthalmology, vision science or related discipline. FDA related experience with designing and conducting clinical trials, IDE and PMA submission processes. Knowledge of classical and diffractive optics and ability to simulate optical systems is required. Excellent communication and analytical skills are a must. Familiarity with refractive surgery, multifocal CLs and IOLs, management experience are highly desired. Hands-on laboratory skills are required.  Compensation:  A base salary commensurate with experience, a significant equity opportunity and a comprehensive benefit package.  Contact:  Terry Thomas, Managing Partner, Bialla and Associates.  Tel (415) 289 7116.  Fax (415) 3323964.  E-mail terry@Bialla.com.

Staff Manufacturing Engineer.  Auburn, California.  Job Description:  Coherent, Inc. Optics Division is making a significant investment in its future.  We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who will serve as the primary driver for continuous improvement of the complete manufacturing process of infrared (IR) optical components from bulk material, fabrication, cleaning, coating, metrology and inspection to packaged product.  Manufacturing methods and equipment will be designed to guarantee product quality.  This position is the focal point of process control and yield improvements.  This Engineer will continuously improve manufacturing yields by finding and resolving root causes of manufacturing problems and identifying and implementing process and equipment improvements.  This Engineer should be versed in optics manufacturing processes, equipment, root-cause analysis (RCA), statistical process control (SPC), process capability characterization/optimization, thin-film coating technology and optical metrology.  Collectively, these skills will be applied to manufacture advanced optical components and improve manufacturing process controls.  Requirements:  Work hands on with technicians - excellent team building, communication, organizational skills and mentoring.  Ability to interface with numerous Coherent divisions worldwide and outside customers.  Able to influence and sell ideas across the organization.  Provide training, documentation and formal release of equipment to production from R&D.  Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.  Bachelors degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or related technical field, with a minimum of five years experience with IR component manufacturing.  Please email resumes to:  cag.hr@coherent.com.  Refer to Job Number:  AUB04-002. 

Program Manager, JWST & Director, Large Optics.  Tinsley, Inc.  A wholly owned subsidiary of SSG Precision Optronics, Inc.  Parent Company:  SSG Precision Optronics is a rapidly growing, small, privately held company recognized as a leading optical components and subsystem supplier for space, tactical military, and special commercial applications. The company has grown, via internal growth and by acquisition, to revenues in excess of $40 million.  SSG has four facilities, three in Massachusetts and one in California. The corporate offices and engineering facility are located in Wilmington, Massachusetts. It supports design, fabrication, optical alignment/test, and optical fabrication within a modern 65,000 square foot building. Tinsley Corporation, located in Richmond, California, is a state of the art 50,000 square foot facility that houses a modern optical fabrication capability. SSGPO’s Ceramics Division and Optics Division are both located in Massachusetts.  Client Organization:  SSG recently acquired the government contract supported portion of Tinsley Corporation. Tinsley brings a 77-year tradition of high precision optical fabrication to SSG. Their modern optical fabrication capabilities include high accuracy deterministic grinding and computer controlled optical surfacing (CCOS), and precision profilometry and interferometry. The CCOS processes have been developed and refined over a 25-year period. The following outlines their present expertise:  Very high accuracy, deterministic aspheric Computer Controlled Optical Surfacing (CCOS).  Iterative small tool polishing.  Sizes to 1.5 meters (1.2 meters for off-axis).  Compatible with all material surface types; Al, Ni, Be SiC, Si, Glass & Refractive Visible & IR Lenses.  On axis and off axis optical segments.  Fast f-numbers.  <0.001 waves rms visible.  Production rates: 100’s high quality aspherics optics/month.  Large planetary polishers for flat surface up to 1 meter.  Diamond turning to 40 inches on axis mirror and 16 inches off axis segment.  Precision machining of very lightweight substrates.  Unique position in Bare Be mirrors up to 1.5 meters.  High rate production capacity (19 CCOS machines).  Precision metrology, including profilometry and interferometry to <0.005 waves rms in visible.  Tinsley has just been awarded a large and critical part of the James Webb Space telescope (JWST). JWST is the next generation “Hubble” telescope and is an approximately $1.6 billion NASA and ESA satellite. JWST includes an 18 segment, 6.5-meter telescope primary mirror and Tinsley was selected September 9, 2003 to provide all mirror polishing. This is a $50 million CP Contract commencing in the first quarter of 2004. This contract doubles the size and capability of Tinsley over the next 4 years and the added capacity and capability will create future opportunities for new large optics business.  Northrop Grumman Space Technology (the former TRW) is the prime contractor working for NASA, the customer. Northrop Grumman has subbed the mirror development to Ball Aerospace who has, in turn, subbed the grinding of the beryllium mirrors to Tinsley. The contract was awarded based on the implementation plan, technical performance and manufacturing schedule. Facilities, staffing and cost factors were also considered.  It was known, going into this contract negotiations, that if Tinsley was awarded this contract that they would have to identify and recruit a Director, Large Optics and JWST Program Manager.  Location:  The Director, Large Optics and Program Manager, JWST will be domiciled at the Tinsley headquarters in Richmond, California, a small town just north of Berkeley, California.  Reporting Relationships:  The Director, Large Optics and Program Manager, JWST will report to the General Manager of Tinsley, Mr. John Kincade.  Supervisory Relationships:  The successful candidate will supervise a staff of 40, including administration, engineering, quality and production staff. He/she will have ultimate budget responsibility for the JWST Program, which is a $50 million program over four years.  Position Charter:  The Director, Large Optics and Program Manager, JWST will have overall programmatic responsibility for this critical $50 million program. He/she will develop and implement a master program plan/schedule, which meets the cost, schedule and performance requirements of JWST.  He/she will ensure that facility and tool design, production, testing and related efforts on the JWST program are completed in an efficient manner to achieve contractual obligations, meet customer needs and company goals within allocated resources.  Position Responsibilities:  This is a critical role within Tinsley and for the JWST Program. Specific responsibilities will include:  Develop and implement a master program plan/schedule, which meets the cost, schedule and performance requirements of JWST.  Ensure that the program’s execution plan and schedule integrate appropriately with the Ball Aerospace (the immediate customer), Northrop Grumman ST (the prime) and NASA (the ultimate customer) schedules.  Identify and establish the critical technical, manufacturing and capital resources required to support the successful program execution.  Identify, recruit and train the appropriate staff to effectively carry out the execution plan.  Direct the establishment or enhancement of policies, procedures, systems, objectives and goals relative to program operations, budgets, schedules and similar functions.  Ensure that the delivery of the product and related equipment are made to the customer, Ball Aerospace, as scheduled and meet all quality and performance standards.  Manage the design, construction and qualification of a dedicated "state of the art" manufacturing facility to support existing programs, specifically the JWST Program and future demands for large optics manufacturing.  Manage the upgrade and utilization of existing capital assets and resources to support the initial program needs, while dedicated facilities are under construction.  Direct the day-to-day performance of all program functional task elements, including procurement, engineering, production, quality control, logistics, contracts, and administration.  Interface with NASA, Northrop Grumman ST and Ball Aerospace and report on overall program progress, technical and schedule status and will resolve problems with cost, schedule, design, implementation, production and related issues.  Over time and as the JWST mirror production comes on line, develop strategic business development plans to capture new business and improve top line growth.  Direct and coordinate the development of program proposals in the support of new business pursuits.  Travel to NASA and customer sites in the pursuit of new business, as well as promoting customer satisfaction with existing customers.  Continually manage ongoing functional activities ensuring product quality, cost, schedule and technical performance on existing programs and proposals.  Maintain liaison/communication with management to exchange information, coordinate efforts and resolve problems.  Participate in the establishment of performance goals, coaching, and evaluation for his/her direct reports.  Ensure consistent application of company values and ethics, processes and procedures to team activities.  This is an absolutely critical role for Tinsley. Tinsley is a small company and this is a very large program for them. Tinsley and SSG must demonstrate through the Program Manager, JWST that they are qualified to perform at this level on such large, complex programs.  Qualifications and Characteristics:  The successful candidate will possess extremely strong project/program management experience as either Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager of a medium (contract value in excess of $40 million) space program or alternatively as an IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead of a large space IPT (contract value in excess of $40 million). He/she must have 15 + years of experience in the design, development and manufacturing of space flight hardware, optical systems are preferred. Keeping in mind the responsibilities outlined above, the successful candidate should have had experience summarizing information with respect to IPT/Program performance, program operations, scheduling, contracts, subcontracts, technical design, quality assurance, and manufacturing operations to facilitate program management, strategic and customer decisions. Refined presentation, communication and customer/team interface skills are critical. He/she must have represented the Program Management team as chairman of CCB, FRB and Risk Management Team's. Multi-tasking capability is required as well.  Specifically, the successful candidate will possess the following:  A proven track record demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate with customers on complex, technical issues and, as a result, develop strong, lasting relationship.  Persistence, patience, flexibility. Ability to work diligently with multiple customers.  Must have credibility in the space community and, hopefully, with NASA.   A visionary with the ability to communicate new ideas in a manner that produces “buy-in” at the top of the organization, both internally to Northrop Grumman and externally to the various customers domestic and international.  Communication skills necessary to instill confidence, enthusiasm and influence others throughout the organization.  A leader and motivator.  Ability to recognize critical problems and resulting areas of opportunity that, when analyzed and acted upon, will translate into bottom-line improvement. Good analytical skills.  Business savvy and the ability to value analyze investments versus results and use this information to establish priorities.  Strategic insight to know and understand which aspects of a program will succeed and how Tinsley can add value.  A leader and a change agent with a vision beyond tomorrow.   A willingness to step forward and assume responsibility to solve customer requirements.  Ability to focus attention on current details, yet keep an eye on long-term successes.  An individual with a strong conviction who will not accept the status quo or accept no for an answer.  An individual who challenges conventions, critiques processes, and looks for alternatives. An inquiring mind.  Open-minded with a willingness to accept input from others and evaluate opposing alternatives in the course of managing and achieving objectives.  Travel:  Our client anticipates moderate travel given the numerous customer locations.  Travel may be up to 30% to 40%.  Educational requirements:  Our client requires at least a Bachelor's Degree and preferably a Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical Engineering, Physics or a closely related discipline.  An additional advanced degree, though not required, would be looked upon positively.  Compensation:  Commensurate with the responsibilities described above, our client will provide an attractive base salary and a bonus.  Additionally, the successful candidate may be eligible to receive stock options and participate in the SSG 401-K and profit sharing programs.  He/she will also receive the usual benefits including life, health and dental insurance.  Relocation:  Our client recognizes that relocation may very well be in order and will address that issue on a case-by-case basis.  Affirmation:  F.O. Booth & Company affirms, without reservation, the principles of equal opportunity in employment.  We will not discriminate against qualified candidates for any unlawful reasons, including race, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability.  For more information or confidential discussion please contact:  Otis Booth, III, Managing Director, F.O. Booth & Company, 655 North Central Avenue, 17th Floor, Glendale, California 91203.  Phone 818-649-7690.  Fax 818-649-8239.  mailto:spike@foboothco.com

Vice President, Research and Development.  Company:  Well-funded development-phase medical device company in the field of Diagnostic Imaging.  Position:  The company is seeking an accomplished Technical Leader to join their seasoned management team to assume all responsibilities and duties of Vice Presiden4 Research & Development (VP, R&D), reporting to the CEO. The VP, R&D is a key management position, which encompasses all technical and executive leadership activities related to the research and development of the company's Diagnostic Imaging products. As a member of the executive management team, the VP, R&D will be entitled to market-competitive compensation with an attractive equity position, in addition to all the other standard benefits and perks.  Responsibilities:  The VP, R&D will be accountable to contribute effectively to three key areas:  A.  Management of Technical Programs:  I.  The VP, R&D will assume all responsibly for all technical programs and resources (human, budgets, hardware, space, vendors, and time) of the product development organization, which includes research, engineering and testing. This will include all other activities related to team building, transforming corporate goals in to a well-defined plan, and leading the team to execute expeditiously.  2.  The VP, R&D will be charged with the management of all activities related to the conceptualization and development of new products (in conjunction with Product Marketing) and the continuing engineering efforts of existing products for the company.  This includes; software and hardware enhancements, mechanical, electrical, and industrial product research, definition, design, engineering, integration, testing, validation, and documentation. This involves the creation~ implementation, and attainment of project timetables, budgets, resource allocations/requirements and other relevant activities for all technical product development activities.  3.  This individual is a key resource in developing plans and documentation required for various FDA approvals of the company's products. He/she will also playa key role in ensuring that the company's various certifications, such as ISO 9001, CE Mark, etc, are obtained and maintained by fostering high-quality design and engineering practices.  4.  The VP, R&D will lead, manage and participate directly in all scientific, technical, clinical, and corporate presentations as deemed necessary or directed by management. This includes full accountability to generate, collect, analyze and disseminate data formatted in well-documented reports and publications on regular basis as asked by management.  5.  This individual will spearhead the maintenance and the continuation of building strong relationships with the scientific and clinical research institutions, as well as the industrial vendors.  6.  The VP, R&D will be responsible for creating a practical and comprehensive plan to seamlessly interface with and 'support all other departments, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs & QA, Finance, Sales and Marketing and Administration.  7.   Furthermore, the VP, R&D shall take a leadership role in developing the Company's intellectual property portfolio and build upon the patent base currently in place by creating new patent applications and determining what other patents the company may want to acquire through purchases or licensing agreements.  8.  Domestic and international travel is required on a periodic basis.  B. Corporate Officer:  The VP, R&D serves as a senior officer of the corporation and acts in that capacity during investor discussions or other activities associated with the role of VP, R&D.  C. Technical Leadership:  The VP, R&D is expected to be an individual contributor in terms of providing technical expertise, creativity, leadership, maturity, and vision. He/She will exhibit strong loyalty to the company's management and staff and will encourage solid teamwork and professional practices among all employees.  Qualifications:  A. Hard Skills:  Advanced technical degree from a recognized educational institution.  10-15 years of experience developing new medical imaging systems. Hands on development experience in the areas of MRI, CT, PET, Ultrasound, and Mammography systems are highly desirable. Product development experience in the realm of angiogenesis imaging systems is a plus.  Successful track record of managing resources and state-of -the-art technical programs.  Successful track record of active involvement in medical diagnostic imaging products from concept to release.  Definitive experience in dealing with regulatory agencies including the FDA is mandatory.  Experienced in Clinical testing as a function of product development and validation.  Demonstrated senior management skills with strong assertive personality; prior experience at the executive level is a strong plus.  Sets deadlines and other work objectives and works rigorously to meet them.  Must be highly proficient in the use of computer systems and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc.  B. Soft Skills:  Ability to lead by example and virtuous leadership principles.  Ability to interact with other senior managers effectively.  Ability to manage and mentor subordinates.  Demonstrates trustworthiness, respect, and integrity.  A natural problem solver with a tendency toward proactiveness.  Committed to success through effective teamwork and communication.  Ability to provide the technical vision of the enterprise.  Creative- forward thinking in terms of new products.  Ability to keep confidences treats employees with respect, and work as an integral member of not only the development team, but as a senior officer of the company.  Effective and persuasive oral and written skills.  Works well with Product Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Clinical, Sales, and Service groups.  Customer and market oriented.  Compensation:  This officer level position's compensation includes a competitive base salary, plus bonuses and perks, including business tools. It also includes substantial stock options~ an array of medical, dental and other benefit.  Application:  If you are a qualified candidate and interested in applying for this position, please mail or e-mail (prefer MS Word format) you're CV in confidence to:  E-mail Address:             nkosa@allenautinsearch.com.  Mailing Address:  N. Kosa, Ph.D., Partner & Practice Leader, Allen Austin, Executive Search Consultants, 4543 Post Oak Place, Suite 217, Houston, TX 77027.  Ref: VP, R&D.


Cathy Alexander
Information Specialist Coordinator
Optical Sciences Center
cathy.alexander@optics.arizona.edu