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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for November 29, 2007
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Amber Young Receives Willis Lamb's First Scholarship
The Scholarship honors Willis E. Lamb Jr., a University of Arizona Regent's Professor of physics and optical sciences, who received a 1955 Nobel Prize for his experimental work on the fine structure of the hydrogen atom and discovery of a phenomenon called the Lamb shift.
The Scholarship, established by FoTO, the Friends of Tucson Optics, is part of a series of Scholarships honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of optics: Nicolalas Bloembergen, Charles Falco, Peter Franken, Joseph W. Goodman, Ibn al-Haytham, and Roland Shack.
The FoTO Scholarships, always awarded to MS students, are intended to help young people of exceptional promise to reach their full potential through education and to ensure the future of Arizona's Optics Valley by attracting talented individuals to Arizona's internationally renowned program in Optical Sciences.
New APS Fellow
Poul Jessen has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society "for pioneering contributions to the development of optical lattices of laser cooled atoms, quantum information processing, and quantum control experiments with atomic spins." Fellowship in the APS is limited to no more than one half of one percent of the membership. Other APS Fellows on our faculty include Harrison Barrett, Charles Falco, Hyatt Gibbs, Marvin Girardeau, Willis Lamb, Pierre Meystre, and Richard Powell. Congratulations, Poul.
College of Optical Sciences Spring 2008 Distance Learning Program
From Gary Esham. The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences is pleased to offer seven distance learning courses in Spring 2008. The list of available courses is located at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/videoclassesSpring2008.htm The Distance Learning Program provides you with the opportunity to earn a Masters of Science or Professional Graduate Certificate in optical sciences. The Distance Learning Program prepares students for exciting and challenging careers in industry or to continue their education in the PhD program.
Additional information on the Masters of Science and Graduate Certificate programs along with the admissions and course registration information is located at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/videoclasses.htm or please contact Cindy Robertson at cindyr@optics.arizona.edu or at (520) 626-4719.
OSC Short Courses Debut in Japan
Program enrollment topped out at 55 students, including two from Taiwan. Special thanks go to NALUX Co., Ltd, a leading supplier of aspheric lenses and optical assemblies, for their superb management of all the program logistics and for providing needed administrative support for the program.
The 2007 Holiday Closure is Almost Here
From Stella Hostetler. The University will be closed from December 24 through January 1 and OSC's payroll office needs to know how to record your hours during this time period. Please submit the appropriate Holiday Closure memo to Payroll/ room 421 no later than December 3. The forms can be found online at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/hr/forms.htm
Spring 2008 Notice of Appointment Forms are Due Today
Reminder --Spring 2008 Notice of Appointment paperwork is online. If you plan to work in a graduate position and have not turned in the required paperwork, please do so immediately. If you have questions, please see Stella Hostetler in Meinel 421.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
December 2
Rania Abd El-Maksoud (rabdelmaksoud@optics.arizona.edu)
December 4
Jeffrey Czapla-Myers (j.czapla-myers@optics.arizona.edu)
December 6
Ashley Bidegain (abidegain@optics.arizona.edu)
December 8
Mark Sullivan (mark.t.sullivan@lmco.com)
OSC Calendar
November 29 OSC Colloquium. 3:30 p.m. Meinel 307.
November 29 Ball Aerospace Interviews and Information Session. 4:30 p.m. in room 821. Pizza and soda will be served.
November 30 Interviews for professional internships will be conducted in room 821 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A sign up sheet for interviews on Friday has been placed in the Academic Programs Office, room 403.
November 30 OSC Community Speakers. Noon. Meinel 410.
November 30 OSC Soccer Practice. 5:00 p.m. UA Mall. Look for the players wearing yellow shirts.
November 30 OSC Sports Friday. 5:30 p.m. Location varies.
December 3 Last day to turn In holiday closure paperwork.
December 5
December 6 OSC Winter Faculty Meeting. 11:00 a.m. Meinel 821.
December 6 OSC Winter Holiday Party. 12:15 p.m.. West Wing Lobby.
December 7 First day of final exams.
December 14 Last day of final exams.
December 14 OSC Precommencement Festvities. 5:00 p.m. Meinel 307.
December 15 UA Commencement. Congratulations Graduates.
On Campus
November 30 Physics Colloquium. 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. PAS 224.
Optics Employment
Please check out additional opportunities at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/employment/default.htm
Mechanical Engineer. European Southern Observatory. For the Technology Division at its Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is opening the position of Mechanical Engineer. Purpose and Scope of the Position: The position is in the Mechanical Systems Department in the Technology Division at ESOs Headquarters in Garching near Munich. The department comprises a group of about 12 mechanical engineers and technicians who are responsible for the definition, design and manufacture of control of complex mechanical systems for advanced infrared and optical astronomical instrumentation and telescope systems required for ESOs Observatories in Chile. Within ESOs matrix structure, the successful candidate will be working largely in multi-disciplinary project teams charged with the definition and realisation of ESO projects, in particular a possible 3060m diameter Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) that is presently being studied. Most ESO studies and projects are carried out in collaboration with external institutes and industrial firms with ESO as the lead organisation. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for: The system definition, specification, tendering, contract management, integration and commissioning of one or more ELT subsystems with the support of other ESO engineers. Reviewing and contributing to other telescope subsystems and related ESO projects. Collaborating with other ESO engineers and team members to optimise system performance, define common approaches and standards and share experience. Professional Requirements / Qualifications: Applicants should have a University degree in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 8 - 10 years of professional experience with the design and management of complex multidisciplinary systems. He/she will ideally be familiar with system engineering and analysis (including error budgets and requirements definition), high precision electro-mechanical positioning systems, and contract management. A good knowledge in the use of 3D-CAD systems, opto-mechanical design, basic optics and FE analysis would be a great asset. A good command of written and spoken English language is required. Good communication skills and a strong sense of team spirit are essential. Duty Station: The position will be based in Garching near Munich, Germany. Frequent visits to contractors and to the ESO Observatories in Chile may be required. Starting Date: As soon as possible. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child(ren) in the Kinderkrippe. The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term or indefinite extension. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience. Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at https://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Closing date for applications is 20 December 2007. Although recruitment preference will be given to nationals of ESO Member States (members are: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and United Kingdom) no nationality is in principle excluded. The post is equally open to suitably qualified male and female applicants.
Optical Engineer. European Southern Observatory. For the Technology Division at its Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is opening the position of Optical Engineer. Purpose and Scope of the Position: The position is in the Optical Systems Department in the Technology Division at ESOs Headquarters in Garching near Munich. The department comprises a group of about 7 optical and opto-mechanical engineers and technicians who are responsible for the definition, design and manufacture of complex optical and opto-mechanical systems for advanced infrared and optical astronomical instrumentation and telescope systems required for ESOs observatories in Chile. Within ESOs matrix structure, the successful candidate will be working largely in multi-disciplinary project teams charged with the definition and realisation of ESO projects, including various subsystems of a possible 3060m diameter European Extremely Large Telescope (EELT) that is presently in the design definition phase. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: assist in the definition of the requirements related to all mirrors in the E-ELT, be responsible for the follow-up of industrial contracts for the procurement of the mirrors of the E-ELT, assist in stray light analyses and emissivity estimates, particularly for the E-ELT, be responsible for the testing of the quality of the E-ELT mirrors after integration into the telescope. Professional Requirements / Qualifications: Applicants should have a University Degree in Optical Engineering or Physics and at least 5 years professional experience in the design, development, implementation, testing, documentation and operation of optical devices. Experience with large telescopes, in particular ones with segmented mirrors, would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be able to work independently as well as to integrate himself into the team designing the telescope. A good command of written and spoken English is required. A working knowledge of German would be an advantage. Duty Station: The position will be based in Garching near Munich, Germany, with duty travels of several weeks to our observatories in Chile, typically once or twice per year. Starting Date: As soon as possible. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child(ren) in the Kinderkrippe. The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term or indefinite extension. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience. Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at https://jobs.eso.org/ Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Closing date for applications is 15 December 2007. Although recruitment preference will be given to nationals of ESO Member States (members are: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and United Kingdom) no nationality is in principle excluded. The post is equally open to suitably qualified male and female applicants.
Optical Engineer. Lightpath. LightPath Technologies, Inc. is a recognized leader in optical solutions for industrial, defense, communications, test and measurement, and medical application. For over 20 years, LightPath has built a strong portfolio of optical components and technologies that serve these industries. These products include molder glass aspheric lenses, optical isolators, fused fiber collimators, and gradient index GRADIUM lenses. LightPath currently operates two facilities, our Corporate Headquarters based in the Research Park at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida and a high volume production facility located in Shanghai, China. Due to this growth we have an immediate opportunity for a Lead engineer for the manufacture, assembly and testing of fiber optic products. Supports the existing product lines and works extensively with lens designers, opto-mechanical engineering and sales and marketing in the development of new products. Assembles and integrates fixtures and tooling using both free space optics and fiber optic components for product measurement, assembly and alignment. Hands-on experience in the assembly and test of fiber optics required. Works independently with Manufacturing to address process issues as they occur as well as carrying out long-term process improvements and new product development under Engineering supervision. Candidate should have a good understanding of optical fabrication and assembly. Must also be comfortable and experienced in manipulating lenses, sources and fibers and opto-electronic measuring equipment. An understanding of Opto-Mechanical design principles is also desirable. Experience with defense and specifically space-borne fiber applications are highly desirable. Experience with Design of Experiments, Failure Modes Effects Analysis and design for manufacturability and assembly techniques is also desirable. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with minimal supervision across many skill levels in a small company environment, and must possess outstanding written and verbal skills. Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience is desired. We offer an extensive benefit package that includes company provided Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance. Health and Dental benefit package with a Flexible Spending Account plus a matching 401(k) plan. Please submit a detailed resume with salary requirements for consideration to hr_eng@lightpath.com EEO/A/H/V/DFWP
Optical Research Engineer. Panduit Corporation. It's all about connections. The better the connection you have, the better things work. That's Panduit's philosophy-one that has made us a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art electrical and network connectivity solutions. By connecting with our people and our customers, we are able to focus on what drives them and foster the next generation of product development, right in our very own on-site research facility. Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology that we have designed and manufactured ourselves. This means you will have the resources to make a career connection that allows you to learn, advance, and take pride in what you do. This position will explore and evaluate the performance of optical transmission, interconnect technologies, new emerging technologies and future optical systems applications to identify new product opportunities. Design, build and troubleshoot prototypes to demonstrate proof-of-principle using optical principles and test methodologies. Work may also include design improvements to existing products or products under development in support of development teams and to evaluate and test product designs to meet engineering specifications. Develop, new optical test methods to evaluate optical component performance. Participate on international standards body to help define new standards. Work within a stage-gate project management environment, and lead the research efforts from concept through the proof-of-principle phase. Communicate with Product Management and/or Quality Assurance for information on new or existing products. Specific Duties: Conduct applied research in the performance, design and application of fiber optic components and interconnection. Design, build and troubleshoot prototypes/concept models. Develop product roadmaps by explore future optical system applications. Perform optical measurements and benchmark analysis on fiber optic components, prototypes and existing products to determine design requirements. Develop new optical test methods for prototype, component or product evaluations. Document research or test results in written reports and presentations. Work with product management to create product requirements, specifications and technical documentation for development. Support product development as required. Participate in team brainstorming. Publish technical papers and write white papers. Some travel to other divisions, trade shows, seminars, standards meetings and customers will be required. Follow applicable Panduit procedures. Create accurate project schedules and manage them to achieve the identified milestones and target completion dates. Skills, Training, Experience Required: M.S. in Engineering or Physics with a minimum of 3 years experience in Fiber Optics R&D, Ph.D. in Optical Science, Optoelectronics, Photonics or Physics with a strong understanding of fundamental optical transmission. Can apply sound scientific principles and has strong problem solving skills. The qualified candidate is self-motivated and strives to contribute to the organization; team oriented with the ability to manage multiples projects effectively and efficiently. Proven ability to create, maintain, and meet the project milestone completion dates and keep organized project records. Ability to use computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and Projects is required. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Contact: Judy Hopman, Technical Recruiter. www.panduit.com 708-532-1800 x 6395.
Optical Software Engineer. Optical Research Associates. Optical Research Associates (ORAฎ) has a full time opening in optical software development. The work involves the development of new and innovative algorithms in both CODE Vฎ and LightToolsฎ. The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of the development process including implementation, testing, debugging and maintenance. The applicant should have knowledge of modern software languages, engineering methods and tools, have a proven record of accomplishment in software development, have excellent references, be able to interface with large, existing software systems and solve problems quickly and accurately. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Develop and support of the CODE V product on the Windows platform. Develop and support of the LightTools product on the Windows platform. Contribute to requirements definition and functional specifications for new development. Software implementation utilizing predominately C++. Contribute to product quality through unit testing, defect tracking and defect resolution. Keep abreast of developments in the field of optics. The candidate will be working with a heterogeneous UNIX and Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP network and will interface directly with the development, computer resources, testing, documentation, and marketing staff. Requirements of the position: Doctorate degree, or equivalent, in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Thorough understanding of geometrical and physical optics. 1 or more years of experience developing technical software used by others. 1+ years experience using C++. Experience in problem determination with the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write functional specifications. Strong foundation in Software Engineering practices. Ability to work in a team environment. ORA is a world class, high tech optical software and optical engineering services company with an international client base and two branch offices. ORA is headquartered in Pasadena, CA and was founded in 1963 by the current Chairman. ORA is privately held and is an equal opportunity employer with over 80 employees (including over 45 engineers). ORA provides excellent employee benefits including company-paid medical insurance, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a stock option plan, and a 401k plan. To apply for this position go to: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORA&cws=1&rid=12
Optomechanical Engineer Project Manager. Optical Support, Inc. Performance of mechanical engineering functions in support of manufacturing precision optical assemblies, use of CAD modeling and documentation to design custom optomechanical assemblies. Projects span entire range of optical market. Experience with Solidworks and manufacturing required. Aerospace and structural background desireable. Full time position. CAD Designer: Performance of CAD modeling to support design manufacturing precision optical assemblies. Projects span entire range of optical market. Experience with Solidworks and manufacturing required. Aerospace and structural background desirerable. Full time position. Both positions: Masters Degree or Masters students in optics preferred, but juniors and seniors in the optics Bachelors program are also accepted. Pay is commensurate with skill and experience. Location: Broadway and Freeman, Tucson, Arizona. Submit resumes to: csavard@opticalsupport.biz
Postdoctoral Research Position. Vanderbilt University. Our group works at the interface of nano-, materials-, and life-sciences with emphasis on the optical exploration of systems with potential for fundamental or applied research. Areas of particular interest are the investigation of photophysical and photochemical properties of nanoscale materials such as carbon nanotubes, inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals or polymer nanoparticles. We use and develop a variety of techniques for CW and time-domain optical spectroscopy of small systems. Interested candidates should have a background in optics in addition to expertise in one or more of the following techniques/fields of research: ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, micro-fluidics, TCSPC, CNTs, soft matter, confocal microscopy and imaging. The position provides the opportunity to develop a strong research profile in a timely and interdisciplinary field of optical research. The candidate should be a team-player and will participate in all aspects of our research program from the planning and development of new instrumentation and techniques to the dissemination of our research. Please send your CV or direct inquiries to Prof. Tobias Hertel, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 6301 Stevenson Center Lane, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, e-mail: tobias.hertel@vanderbilt.edu phone: +1 (615) 322-2864, web: people.vanderbilt.edu/~tobias.hertel/. Applications should include the contact details of three persons who can provide reference letters.
Senior Optical / Electro-Optical Systems Engineer. Michigan Aerospace Corporation. This position requires leadership of system level design and development of Electro-Optical (EO) instruments that may be used to support a variety of measurements in the spaceborne, airborne, ground, and marine environments. Wavelength operation ranges from the ultraviolet through the infrared. The preferred candidate would have significant experience in active and/or passive remote sensing systems, Lidar, interferometry, and/or spectrometry. Successful systems engineering experience must be demonstrated. Hands-on experience with optical design (Zemax or equivalent software), aligning, and testing of optical systems is required. Experience with modeling, analysis, and simulation of EO instrument performance, scattering and atmospheric phenomenon is a plus. Candidates must possess excellent leadership, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and (written and oral) communication skills. A degree or degrees (Masters level or higher preferred) in appropriate engineering or science disciplines, e.g., Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Optical Engineering and 5+ years experience are required. Essential Functions: Lead the development of EO systems that include contributions from several disciplines, such as electrical engineering, mechanical (opto-mechanical) engineering, optics, software, and atmospheric phenomenology. Provide hands-on technical oversight in the development of prototype systems. Develop new EO instrument concepts, cost estimates, specifications, and presentation materials for proposals. Contribute in a significant way to program and technical management, either as a manager or by providing data to other management staff. Assist in the technical transition of technologies to PDR/SDD class hardware and ultimately, product manufacturing environments. Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required. Current security clearance preferred. Position type: Full time. Location: Ann Arbor, MI. Send resumes to: Jan Riggs; Michigan Aerospace Corporation; 1777 Highland Dr; Ste. B; Ann Arbor, MI 48108 or Email to: jriggs@michiganaerospace.com
Senior Optical Engineer. MDS Analytical Technologies. (#4266) The Molecular Devices unit of MDS Analytical Technologies supplies high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems that accelerate and improve drug discovery and other life sciences research. Its systems and consumables enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to leverage advances in genomics and combinatorial chemistry by facilitating the high-throughput and cost-effective identification and evaluation of drug candidates. Molecular Devices' product solutions are based on its advanced core technologies that integrate its expertise in engineering, molecular and cell biology, electrophysiology, and chemistry. Molecular Devices enables its customers to improve their research productivity and effectiveness, which ultimately accelerates the complex process of discovering and developing new drugs. Molecular Devices has a record of developing innovative, first-to-market products that include instrumentation, software and reagent systems. Job Description: MDS AT strives to not only meet our customers' current needs but to also extend their reach. Optical technology in our instrumentation comprises imaging and spectroscopy, light sources, lenses, fibers, gratings, filters, detectors ... laser scanning, absorption, fluorescence, luminescence, polarization, and photon counting. Please visit us online to explore our diverse products. Responsibilities: -Work with and lead multidisciplinary product development teams to launch market-leading instrumentation products for Life Sciences Research. -Use broad expertise in optics to define optical system requirements. -Use analysis and modeling to develop optimal design solutions. -Prototype, integrate, test, and troubleshoot optical systems and electromechanical systems. Qualifications: -PhD in Optical Engineering. -Min 10 years industry experience in design and development of optics-based bioanalytical instrumentation representing a broad range of optical technologies. -Experience with absorption, fluorescence, luminescence, polarization, photon counting. Please send resumes directly to Linh Le, Corp Recruiter, at Linh.Le@moldev.com or apply directly online at www.moldev.com
Senior Optical Design Engineer. Lightfleet. Location: Camas, WA - Suburb of Portland, OR, WA. Lightfleet was founded in 2003 by a team of individuals seeking to deliver simplified solutions in the increasingly complex world of computing. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds in optics, signal processing, neural computing, massively parallel processing, and semiconductor design, Lightfleet is uniquely positioned to design faster, cooler, and more compact platforms than have previously existed to date. By leveraging the proprieties of light, Lightfleet brings enhanced value to our customers and partners in the form of efficient, flexible, and affordable systems to meet a range of compute needs including transaction processing, data mining, visualization, simulation, and high-throughput, large-scale application processing. Description: Senior Optical Design Engineer. Lightfleet Corporation has invented the worlds first free-space broadcast optical interconnect. This patented technology is unique in that it uses broadcast light to simultaneously and continuously interconnect multiple nodes so that all nodes can see all of the data all of the time. Simply put, Lightfleet has created a new way for computers to communicate using light instead of wires. Our first product is 1/3 the size and uses 1/3 the electricity while also being significantly faster than any comparable products. We make light work. Lightfleet is actively searching to fill our Sr. Optical Design Engineer position. The successful candidate will bring to Lightfleet their expertise in design and development of optical and electro-optical components and systems. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in Electrical, Optical, or Mechanical Engineering or Physics (or equivalent). Significant Optical design and development experience with free space optics (including micro-optics, diffractives, & HOEs). Solid foundation in geometric and physical optics. Considerable experience using commercially available optical design and modeling tools (such as Zemax, ASAP, LightTools, Code V, etc.). Significant experience in working with optical characterization and metrology tools (interferometers, spectrometers, power meters, beam profilers, etc.). Considerable background in performing optical and opto-mechanical tolerancing work and carrying out Monte-Carlo analysis. Good understanding of Optical fabrication methods. Familiarity with various optical and electro-optical materials. Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and reliability. Have worked on multiple product development cycles from concept through production. Experience in writing technical reports and work instructions (including creating engineering drawings). Ability to work with and manage multiple vendors simultaneously. Ability to work both independently and in a group setting. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Current eligibility to work in the US. Desired qualifications: Advanced degree in Electrical, Optical, or Mechanical Engineering or Physics (or equivalent). Design and development experience with optical waveguides (passive and active). Familiarity with Beam Propagation and FDTA Methods. Experience using commercially available software tools such as R-Soft and GLAD for Design, Modeling, and Simulation. Familiarity with Opto-mechanical design approaches. High speed opto-electronic testing (BER, analysis of eye diagrams). Knowledge of computer architectures (preferred but not required). Experience working in an early stage company. To Apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please submit your resume to careers@lightfleet.com For More Information: Please visit our website at www.lightfleet.com Lightfleet is an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Opto-Mechancial Engineer. Lightfleet. Location: Camas, WA - Suburb of Portland, OR, WA. Lightfleet was founded in 2003 by a team of individuals seeking to deliver simplified solutions in the increasingly complex world of computing. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds in optics, signal processing, neural computing, massively parallel processing, and semiconductor design, Lightfleet is uniquely positioned to design faster, cooler, and more compact platforms than have previously existed to date. By leveraging the proprieties of light, Lightfleet brings enhanced value to our customers and partners in the form of efficient, flexible, and affordable systems to meet a range of compute needs including transaction processing, data mining, visualization, simulation, and high-throughput, large-scale application processing. Description: Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer: Lightfleet Corporation has invented the worlds first free-space broadcast optical interconnect. This patented technology is unique in that it uses broadcast light to simultaneously and continuously interconnect multiple nodes so that all nodes can see all of the data all of the time. Simply put, Lightfleet has created a new way for computers to communicate using light instead of wires. Our first product is 1/3 the size and uses 1/3 the electricity while also being significantly faster than any comparable products. We make light work. The successful candidate will bring to Lightfleet their expertise and experience in design, and development of Opto-mechanical systems. This will include: Performing detailed structural and thermal analysis of opto-mechanical components and systems. Developing opto-mechanical fixtures for rapid alignment for use in final product (fix & forget approaches for ease in manufacturing). Specifying, procuring and qualifying off-the-shelf and OEM opto-mechanical components and systems. Working closely with vendors. Interfacing with optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers towards product design. Documenting technical reports, work instructions and engineering drawings. Minimum qualifications: Ability to work independently and in a group setting. MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). 5-10 years commercial experience in designing opto-mechanical assemblies. Experience with design for manufacturability and reliability. In-depth working knowledge of 3D modeling tools with structural (FEA) and thermal analysis (eg, Cosmos, Flotherm, Icepak). Experience in performing stacked tolerance analysis. Strong experience in working with optical materials and materials used for opto-mechanical mounting. Good understanding of optics and electronics. Desired qualifications: Start up experience Familiarity with various components and devices used in optical communications. Experience in fabrication and manufacturing of optical systems. Good understanding of opto-electronic packaging. Experience with processes for precision mounting of electro-optical components (eg. Semiconductor laser and detectors) on high speed circuit boards. Experience with passive vibration isolation methods. Experience using commercially available optical design tools (such as Zemax or ASAP). Knowledge of computer architectures and experience with electro mechanical design of computer servers. Excellent communication skills to be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams. To Apply: Please send your resume to careers@lightfleet.com For More Information: Please visit our website at www.lightfleet.com Lightfleet Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
cathy.alexander@optics.arizona.edu University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences |
From
Jim Wyant. 
Master's
student Amber Young is the first recipient of the Willis E. Lamb Jr.
Scholarship in Optical Sciences. 
His
discovery revolutionized the quantum theory of matter and led
physicists to rethink the basic concepts behind the application of
quantum theory to electromagnetism. His work became one of the
foundations of quantum electrodynamics, a key aspect of modern
physics. Dr. Lamb worked for many years in the general area of
atomic spectroscopy and theoretical laser physics. His
published research anticipated the discovery of the maser and its
optical counterpart, the laser. 
Our
recent short course venture, the Optical Design and Testing Short
Course Program, live from Kyoto's New Miyako Hotel in mid-November
has been rated a grand success. The live courses, taught by
Russell Chipman and John Greivenkamp, were followed by two half-day
DVD courses supplemented with live question-and-answer sessions by
telephone and video link to Jose Sasian and Jim Wyant. The
courses were taught in English with questions and answers conducted
in both English and Japanese, courtesy of two skilled translators:
Michihisa Onishi, a PhD student and Graduate Research Associate in
Russell Chipman's group, and 'Kats" Ikeda, a scientist with NALUX.
