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From Marcia Scupin, OSC Academic Programs Office.  Yes!  The official 2006 College of Optical Sciences t-shirts are here.  They are splendid AND QUITE YELLOW!  And for $15 you can share the splendor!  Find them in the Academic Programs Office , Meinel 403.
 

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Employment Openings

EO Systems Engineer.  Lockheed Martin.  Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Missiles and Fire Control business unit located in Orlando, Florida, one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., currently has several needs for Electro-Optical Systems Engineers.  Lockheed Martin’s vision is to be the world's best systems integrator in aerospace, defense and technology services. We pursue this vision as a team because we know the most powerful success comes only through the collective contribution and innovation of our employees. That means we must continue to attract and retain the best and brightest people with a job experience that offers a full range of challenges and rewards.  Come join our team at Orlando’s Missiles and Fire Control business unit!  Description:  Required skills:  Electro-optic analysis, application of spectroscopy, Femtosecond laser systems.  Desired skills:  requirements generation, laser system design.  Education required:  Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9+ years of professional experience; or 7+ years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.  Specific job description:  Senior scientist/engineer for the development and application of spectroscopy in laser and photonic subsystems.  Experience with femtosecond laser technology development and applications preferred.  Must be capable of in-depth analysis, make technology trade decisions, generate requirements and technical approaches, and advise management regarding technical development of laser and EO systems, specifically femtosecond systems. Must have advanced analytical skills to model and design laser systems or photonic sub-systems as well as communication skills to convey these results to engineering team members, program management, and customers. Proposal activities will be required on an infrequent basis.  Standard job description:  Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.  Department Name:  Electro-Optics System Design.  To apply for this position, please apply online at:  www.lockheedmartin.com/careers and click on “Experienced Professionals” and apply to requisition#: 692889.  Be sure to enter this requisition#: 692889 to be properly considered for this position.  Lockheed Martin Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Optical Engineer.  4D Technology Corporation.  4D Technology Corporation is seeking a candidate for the position of Optical Engineer. You will report to the Director of Engineering and work with a team of experienced professionals in a dynamic, growing, high-tech environment. Your role will be to design and prototype optical systems. You will work with optical and mechanical engineers to specify optical configurations and mounting specifications. You will also work in the laboratory to breadboard designs, set up optical tests, evaluate components and align optical systems. The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented self starter with excellent engineering and organizational skills.

We are looking for candidates with the following minimum requirements  1) B.S. degree, M.S. or Ph.D. degree in optics desirable  2) 5+ years designing and tolerancing optical components and systems  3) Experience with optical design and optical design codes, Zemax experience desirable  4) Experience working with laser instrumentation  5) Experience in handling precision optical components  6) Excellent writing and communications skills  7) Demonstrated ability to work well in an engineering team.  4D Technology Corporation offers a comprehensive benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your resume to:  Director, Human Resources.  4D Technology Corporation, 3280 E. Hemisphere Loop, Suite 146, Tucson, AZ 85706.  FAX: 520-294-5601.  E-mail: hr@4dtechnology.com

Optical Engineer I.  CDM Optics.  Position Summary:  CDM Optics, a wholly owned subsidiary of OmniVision Technologies, Inc., is a highly innovative imaging company whose Wavefront Coded technology is fundamentally changing how digital imaging systems are designed. CDM is looking for optical designers to work on this leading edge technology.   The Optical Engineer will coordinate tolerancing, stray light analysis, and design benchmarking for high assembly yield and will be involved in the design, simulation, fabrication, and testing of components for optical/digital imaging systems. The engineer will support current projects as well as contribute to the development of future optical/digital technologies and algorithms.  The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, show good attention to detail, and have strong written and verbal skills.  All applicants must be self-motivated, work well in coordinated teams, and be career oriented individuals.  Essential Core Competencies:  Computer programming in C or Basic.  Experience with Matlab.  Understanding of geometrical optics.  Desired Skills:  Optical Design.  Optical lab techniques.  Optical testing & metrology.  Fourier Optics.  Signal Processing.  Physical Optics.  Tolerancing.  Education/Experience:  B.S. or M.S. in Optical Engineering or a related field with strong emphasis in optics, 2+ years experience is desired.  Submit Your Resume On-Line!

Optical Engineer.  DRS Optronics, Inc.  Support programs within company with production support, troubleshooting, tool design, test development, and test equipment design including alignment and calibration.  Provide support for electro-optical systems, sub-assemblies, and components for the visible and infrared.  Interface with other engineering disciplines, project engineers, and program managers within the company. Direct technicians that are supporting engineers.  Interface with customers on requirements, specifications, and design reviews.  Work within a matrix organization to support multiple programs in a fast paced environment. Minimum of 5 years of experience and a B.S. in Optical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent degree. M.S. degree a plus· Experience in testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing electro-optical systems.  Working knowledge of optical design tools like Zemax or Code V for analysis only.  Analytical problem solving and high-level math skills. Good verbal and communication skills.  Good organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.  Proficient with computer programs for word processing, spreadsheets, mathematical calculations, project management, and presentations.  Must be able to obtain a DOD security clearance.  This opportunity is located at DRS Optronics, Inc. on the East Coast of Florida. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in the design and precision manufacture of high-quality optical and electro-optical systems and assemblies for various military and commercial applications. Products include medical laser units, laser range finders and other laser-base products, fire-control systems and subassemblies, night vision devices and infrared optics. Qualified applicants may forward a detailed resume with complete salary and experience history, and current salary requirements. Specify the open position for which you are applying and apply separately if applying for more than one opening. Due to the number of resumes received weekly, it is not possible to respond to each applicant. Those who are best qualified, based on the written information submitted, will be contacted. EOE/AAP/ADA/DFWP.  Please send us an e-mail with an attached resume in .rtf format or as unformatted (ASCII) text and complete our application form.   E-mail:  jobs@drsoptronics.com

Optical Engineer, Optical Programs/HALO Operations.  L-3/Aeromet.  Specific Job Tasks:  Mission operations: Provide Optical support to ABS sensors to include:  Airborne Sensor maintenance and operation (platform operation, systems testing).  Optical design, setup, and analysis.  Visible and IR Sensor systems.  Working knowledge of Optical calibration/characterization equipment (collimators, blackbody sources, detectors, etc).  Technical writing ability for mission summary reports and technical papers.  Skills, Experience, and Education:  0 years and Bachelors degree in Optical/Electro-Optical Engineering or Equivalent.  Must be able to secure a security clearance.  Must be able to fly missions and tests (including the operation of mission equipment while wearing helmets and oxygen masks).  Must be available occasionally for deployments to remote sites.  Must be able to pass FAA class III flight physical and successfully complete mandatory GFR flight crew training (survival, egress & altitude chamber).  L-3/Aeromet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  M/F/V/D.  Candidates need to email their resumes to recruiter.aeromet@L-3com.com in a Word document.  Contact: Tracy McCoy, at (918) 296-2124. 

Optics Expert.  Novellus Systems, Inc.  Portland, Oregon.  Education:  MS or Ph.D. in Optical Science with experience in Optics of UV sources, specializing in the design of reflectors and light handling systems.  Experience with laser systems alone is not sufficient.  Experience:  Experience with optical systems (but not focused solely on lens design for lasers systems) applications).  Demonstrated experience in absolute intensity and luminance measurements across the VUV through IR spectrum.  Demonstrated familiarity with sources and detectors for these wavelength regimes.   Experience with the selection and deposition of advanced dielectric materials for reflectors, windows.    Experience with optical ray trace programs and demonstrated implementation of systems based on modeling.  Successful Candidate will be working on the development of cutting edge technology related to the manufacture of Semiconductor Capital Equipment.  Novellus Systems Inc. is a leading supplier of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), electrochemical deposition (ECD), chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), ultraviolet thermal processing (UVTP), and surface preparation equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.  Novellus offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.  For more information visit www.novellus.com  Interested candidates should Email their resumes to Greg.Fredericks@Novellus.com

Tracking Optical Engineer, Optical Programs/HALO & WASP Operations.  L-3/Aeromet.  Candidates need to email their resumes to recruiter.aeromet@L-3com.com in a Word document.  Contact: Tracy McCoy, at (918) 296-2124.   Specific Job Tasks:  The HALO-II/WASP Tracking Engineer is responsible for implementing and coordinating all engineering related activities for the HALO-II and WASP aircraft tracking sensor subsystems. This individual monitors the tracking system performance and directs all testing, maintenance or servicing activities on respective subsystem. This individual shall perform the appropriate analysis such as sensitivity, spectral selectivity, frame rate capacity, diffraction limited performance, calibration to assess the overall performance. The Tracking Engineer is responsible for the generation and quality of all tracking system engineering data including test plans and procedures, and interfacing with other sensor subsystems.  This individual must also support data reduction and analysis activities and program deliverables, and may be assigned mission crew duties.  The Tracking Engineer is the responsible Subject Matter Expert for all components in the current or future Tracking systems including Focal Plane Arrays, cryocoolers, cold stages, telescope, optical elements and thermal reference sources.  This individual shall monitor system reliability, conduct trade studies, perform System Integration Laboratory testing, support the Configuration Control Board in the review of all configuration changes, prepare Improvement and Modernization (I&M) proposals, support program management in the preparation of project budgets and manning forecasts, and interface with government representatives.  The Tracking Engineer is expected to prepare technical papers and present them at industry reviews.  Skills, Experience, and Education:  B.S. in Physics or Electrical Engineering and min. 10 years experience.  This individual should be familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), airborne optical data collection is a test environment, data reduction techniques and instrument calibration.  Must be able to secure a security clearance.  L-3/Aeromet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  M/F/V/D.

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Systems Engineer, Optical Modules.  In this position, you will work closely with the optical module design and manufacturing team to ensure affordable and producible optical solutions meeting end item schedule, performance, environmental, and cost requirements.  Job description:  * Interface with internal and external customers to define customer technical objectives and negotiate best solutions.  * Provide technical leadership in the definition of deep UV and visible optical module concepts, optimization strategy, metrology, module integration, and performance verification.  * Generate performance and design specifications and create error budgets based on internal and external customer requirements.  * Balance the technical requirements between engineering disciplines and manufacturability to achieve performance and cost goals. Engineering disciplines include but not limited to Optical Design, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, Optical Coating, Metrology.  * Support production in the resolution of critical technical roadblocks.  * Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the resolution of complex optical performance problems.  * Estimate effort and risk of development tasks, and provide subsequent task management.  Educational level:  A minimum level of a bachelor degree in one of the following disciplines is necessary: Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent field. An advanced degree is a plus.  Experience:  8 to 10 years minimum engineering experience demonstrating the ability to manage system engineering tasks, particularly with optics and optical systems development. A broad knowledge of optical systems function, metrology, and manufacturing methods is required.  Contact:  David Kim.  Lincoln Johnson Group .  Division of WebJobBank Inc. Greenwich, CT.  (203) 661-6363   newjobs@mindspring.com