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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for July 17, 2008
Faculty | Alumni Reunion | Watt's Happening | Employment | Subscribe
Watt's Up Summer Schedule
The next issue is scheduled for July 31. Watt's Up will resume weekly publication before the start of the new academic year in August.
Sophie Gao
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Vitals: 7 pounds, 9 ounces, 52 centimeters
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Hong and Sophie are both doing great!
Benefits Open Enrollment
This year's Open Enrollment dates are August 11 through September 5. Information packets will be mailed to benefits-eligible employees at their home address. To review or update your home address, visit Employee Link at https://emplink.arizona.edu/pls/portal30/ELINK.DYN_ELINK_LOGIN.show
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Optics Celebs
Check Exploring the Science of Light, OSA's great Web site designed to interest youngsters in optics. And while you're there, check out the bio of our own Charles Falco, one of a dozen interesting scientists featured there. It's all there at http://www.opticsforkids.org/celebs/FalcoCharles.html \\
What's New at BPA
Pierre Meystre, joint with physics and director of the B2 Institute, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Physics and Astronomy of the National Research Council.
Please Join Us at SPIE
From Jim Wyant. Alumni, you are invited to attend the College of Optical Sciences Alumni Reunion Reception at SPIE’s Annual Meeting, Optics & Photonics, in San Diego on Monday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m.
The reception will be held in the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel America’s Cup Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, One Market Place, San Diego, California. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center. Phone: 619-232-1234
As always, your families and guests are very welcome. We know our address list is not current for everyone, so please mention our plans to other alumni with whom you are in contact.
There is no need to RSVP, but if you have questions, please contact Barbara Myers at 520-621-8418 or bmyers@optics.arizona.edu
We look forward to seeing you in San Diego.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
July 21Nai-Hang Kwong (kwong@optics.arizona.edu) July 24Keith Powell (kpowell@optics.arizona.edu) July 25
Pierre Blanche (pablanche@optics.arizona.edu) July 26
Jim Burke (jamesburkejr@wbhsi.net) July 27Jia-Fu Wang (jfwang@optics.arizona.edu) July 28
Jose Castillo Aguilella (jec@email.arizona.edu) July 30Amritanshu Palaria (apalaria@email.arizona.edu) July 31
Bill Hawkins (hawkins_44143@yahoo.com) August 1
John Buchanan III August 3
Daniel Caywood (dcaywood@optics.arizona.edu)
OSC Calendar July 18 PhD Final Oral Defense. ECE Room 530. 10:00 a.m. Yuan Luo will present Novel Biomedical Imaging Systems
July 23 Special Presentation. Meinel 821. 9:30 a.m. (This is a time change.) Peter Delfyett, Trustee Chair Professor of Optics at the University of Central Florida, will present Stabilized Optical Frequency Combs from Diode Lasers -- Applications in Optical Communications, Signal Processing, and Instrumentation. Nasser Peyghambarian is the host.
August 4 PhD Final Oral Defense. Meinel 701. 1:00 p.m. Elaine Ulrich will present Hydrodynamic Force Microscopy
August 6 PhD Final Oral Defense. Meinel 701. 1:00 p.m. Dathon Golish will present Optical Systems and Components for Far Infrared Astronomy
August 7 PhD Final Oral Defense. Meinel 821. 10:00 a.m. Haiyong Gan will present Electro-Optic Polymer Based Fabry-Perot Interferometer Devices for Optoelectronic Applications
Application Engineer. Visicon Technologies, Inc. 871 Latour Court, Napa, CA 94558. Tel: 707-259-1300 Fax: 707-259-1366. Job duties include the following: Design and develop software programs for Visicon’s inspection and defect detection systems. Create and implement test strategies with 2D and 3D image processing systems. Configure products to customer specifications and help define tool enhancements. Define project requirements and work with customer through complete sales process from demonstration stage to machine installation for many different industries. Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations at trade-shows and customer sites. Travel to customer sites required. Degree in Engineering or other related field desired. Minimum 3 years experience as an application engineer working with customers throughout the entire sales cycle is desired, preferably in the Automatic Optical Inspection, Metrology & Defect Detection industries. To learn more about Visicon and our products please visit our website at www.visicontech.com Send resume via email to hr@visicontech.com Applicants must possess proof of legal authority to work permanently in the United States.
Development Engineer. Aculite. Aculight develops fiber lasers for medical, semi-conductor, defense and other applications. We seek scientists and engineers who have the experience, tenacity and creativity to find solutions to challenging problems. They enjoy the excitement of challenging technical problems, the benefit of teamwork, opportunities for ownership and growth, and a progressive learning culture. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of this position are to assemble and characterize parts, components and systems for lasers, including: Create basic design of optical systems, design optical experiments, perform optical measuring and analyze optical data. Develop laboratory lasers, including optical alignment, beam quality measurements, air and water cooling of diode lasers, optical setups, fiber/diode laser mounting, beam and power testing and characterizing diode and diode pumped solid state lasers. Resolve engineering problems. Requirements: BS/MS in optical engineering, physics, or related field with strong focus on practical and theoretical optics. Minimum 5 years technical experience developing optical systems and lasers, preferably in a high tech R&D, product development or manufacturing environment. High degree of technical integrity and commitment to project completion. Send resume to: careers@aculight.com referencing subject as Development Engineer, Open Position JL025-08. Must have US citizenship or be a green card holder. EOE.
Mechanical Engineer. Visicon Technologies, Inc. 871 Latour Court, Napa, CA 94558. Tel: 707-259-1300. Fax: 707-259-1366. Job duties include the following: Provide mechanical designs in support of new product and existing product sustaining engineering. Work closely with the R and D Manager to design prototype and production level systems in the field of automated optical inspection. This will include multi-axis motion stages, optics and lens, system control electronics and the design of the support mechanics. Provide design and documentation support to drafting and take documentation to the production release level. Position reports to the R& D Manager. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering desired. Minimum 3 years experience. Mid to Expert level using SolidWorks required. Experience designing and documenting machined parts, precision mechanical parts, cabling, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, and assembly drawings required. Must be a team player and self -motivated with the willingness to take ownership of projects from start to finish. Some travel may be required. To learn more about Visicon and our products please visit our website at www.visicontech.com Send resume via email to hr@visicontech.com Applicants must possess proof of legal authority to work permanently in the United States.
Optical Design Engineer. MEMS Optical. MEMS Optical, Incorporated, a German owned, global high technology manufacturer and world leader in the manufacturing of Micro Optical components is seeking a talented optical design engineer. Location: MEMS Optical, Inc, a Subsidiary of JENOPTIK Laser, Optik, Systeme GMbH, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Education Level: BS Deg in Optical Engineering, or comparable deg in engineering or Science. Employment Type: Full Time. Position Type: Entry Level. Travel Required: Up to 50% Travel Required. Job Function: Engineering Industry. Interest Area(s): Aerospace, Remote Sensing & Astronomy. Biomedical Optics. Electronic Imaging, Displays & Medical Imaging. Communications & Fiber Optics. Lasers & Applications. Microelectronics, Optoelectronics & Micromachining. Optical Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Optical Science & Engineering. Signal & Image Processing. Defense & Security. The optical design engineer is responsible for the design of refractive and diffractive micro-optical components from the customer concept thru design and tolerancing. Ability to work with a multi-national team in new product development. Skills and Responsibilities Include: Deg in optical engineering or comparable deg in engineering or science; Experience in programming language required (e.g. C, C++, or MatLab); Experience in CAD package preferred (AutoCad or Solid Works. Experience with optical design software (VirtualLab, Zemax, CODE V, GLAD; Excellent technical knowledge of micro-optics fabrication and lasers required; Skilled in layout and design of optical devices using mask layout software; Experience in the design of micro-optical components beneficial; Willingness and flexibility to work part time in Germany and US; Independent and self-motivated; Knowledge of the German language beneficial; MEMS Optical offers a competitive benefits package including performance bonuses, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) program with match, paid life insurance. We offer a family friendly work environment that help employees balance work and family responsibilities. Culture and Lifestyle: Huntsville, Alabama is rated as the 6th Best City in the U.S. for Business by Forbes, with avg cost of homes at $100 per sq ft., compared to $400 for California. Also voted among the top Adventure Cities in August 07 issue of National Geographic. The Nation’s 2nd BestValue for Living by Salary.com, and one of the South’s Leading Areas for Qualify of Life by Expansion Management Magazine. Please visit www.HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA.com for more information. With mild winters, outdoor sports enthusiasts enjoy year round golfing, hiking, boating, and fishing. Contact Name: Jane Chandler. Company Name: MEMS Optical, Inc, a Subsidiary of JENOPTIK Laser, Optik, Systeme GMbH. Address: 205 Import Circle, Huntsville, AL 35806 . Phone: 256-562-0522. Fax: 256-858-0581. Email: jchandler@memsoptical.com Website: http://www.memsoptical.com Apply at: http://www.memsoptical.com
Optical Engineer. Clear Align. Summary: Clear Align is a privately held small business that designs, prototypes, and manufactures custom imaging, sensing and fiber optic systems for defense aerospace and commercial customers. Our imaging solutions span applications from the UV through to the long-wave infrared (LWIR) portions of the spectrum and encompass both static and zoom optical systems. In our fiber optics department we deliver custom packaging solutions as well as design, integrate, and test fiber-optic modules that incorporate passive and active components for both terrestrial and space-based applications. Our customers include large defense primes such as Raytheon, L-3, and Northrop Grumman. We are currently looking for a sharp, motivated individual with leadership qualities to join our fast-paced, engineering team. Essential duries and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Analyzing multielement lenses systems (visible, NIR, MWIR, LWIR) using ZEMAX. Performing optical testing, including interferometric and MTF testing. Completing first-order designs of optical imaging systems. Designing and analyzing lidar systems and specifying focal-plane arrays. Assembling optical imaging systems. Laying out and constructing optical test beds on optical tables. Reading design drawings, identifying and selecting vendors. Examining and evaluating incoming parts. The candidate should have the following attributes: 5 years experience in the optics design using ZEMAX or Code V. MS in Optics or equivalent. Proficiency in optical principles and optical design. Proficiency with ZEMAX. Hands-on experience in optical testing. Working knowledge of components, component failure modes, MIL Specs, and MIL Standards. Demonstrated ability to work in a cohesive team environment. Superior communication, organization, and math skills. U.S. citizenship is required. To Apply: Send your resume to Jeff.Miller@clearalign.com Clear Align is an equal-opportunity employer. Clear Align. 2550 Boulevard of the Generals, Suite 250, Eagleville, PA 19403 www.clearalign.com 484-956-0510.
Senior Electro-Optical Engineer. Lightfleet Corporation. Background Information: Lightfleet® Corporation is an emerging Pre-IPO growth company located in a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Lightfleet has invented and developed a new way of letting computers talk to each other using broadcast light. This invention, called Corowave™ technology, makes systems smaller, use less power, and do more work. The Corowave™ technology is a patented all-to-all broadcast optical capability that eliminates the congestion and contention that create internal bottlenecks in inter-processor communication that exist because of limitations in today’s point-to-point interconnect technologies. Customers using systems based on Lightfleet technology will see significant benefits from increased efficiency in computing performance and data throughput, as well as reduced power consumption. Technology: Corowave technology enables a new and innovative approach to system design, using a combination of patented optical light broadcast technology and industry-standard hardware, processors, and chipsets. Never before used in compute applications, this approach uses the data-carrying properties of modulated light as a high-bandwidth conduit inside the system to replace traditional hard-wired bus technology. The Lightfleet technology allows all processors in the system to communicate with all other processors simultaneously rather than serially. This patented all-to-all communication dramatically increases system bandwidth and throughput because significantly more data communication is happening at any given time. Put succinctly Lightfleet’s first product, an innovative form factor server, will be faster, smaller, lighter and will use significantly less energy than similar products which is of particular importance as the cost of electricity has become a top concern of many CIO’s and IT Managers. This technology will be manufactured on-site in the near future. Careers: Lightfleet is a fast growing, privately funded U.S. company located in Camas, Washington. Lightfleet is looking for talented, dynamic individuals with a passion for technology and a desire to be part of the next evolution of systems design. We offer competitive salaries, benefits for you and your dependents, and the ability to participate in the company’s growth through stock options. To find out more, please send your resume to careers@lightfleet.com Senior Electro-Optical Engineer: Lightfleet is actively searching to fill our Sr. Electro-Optical Engineering position. The successful candidate will bring to Lightfleet their expertise in design and development of electro-optical systems. This will include: Strong background in working with high speed electro-optical devices including transmitters and receivers. Optical design and modeling of components and systems. Performing laboratory work entailing (1) test and characterization of high speed electro-optical components and systems (including BER testing, analyzing eye patterns, etc.), (2) test and characterization of passive optical components, (3) alignment of passive and active components, and (4) working with optical metrology tools. Documenting technical reports, work instructions and engineering drawings. Requirements: 5+ years commercial experience in design, development, and testing of optical and electro-optical components and systems. Master’s degree in Electrical, Optical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Experience using commercially available optical design tools (such as Zemax, ASAP, LightTools, Code V, R-Soft, etc.) Strong experience with design for manufacturability and reliability. Strong knowledge of geometric and physical optics. Good understanding of opto-electronic device physics. Ability to work with mechanical engineers in developing optical platform sub-assemblies / assemblies. Ability to work both independently and in a group setting. Current eligibility to work in the US. Desired qualifications: Doctorate Degree in Electrical, Optical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Experience working in an early stage company. Familiarity with LabVIEW. Have worked on multiple product development cycles from concept through production. Knowledge of computer architectures (preferred but not required). Excellent communication skills to be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams. For More Information: Please visit our website at www.lightfleet.com or our AboutUs page at www.aboutus.org/lightfleet To Apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please submit your resume to careers@lightfleet.com Lightfleet Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Agency Listing. Applications Engineer. Location: New Jersey. Summary: The Application Engineer (AE) for the Quote Assessment Group is the first contact for the customer to assess their custom needs. The AE assists in all aspects of the Request For Quote (RFQ) process and application support for custom customers. The AE focuses primarily on technical feasibility, risk assessment, application suitability and costing analysis. Duties: Provide support to customers with technical questions and product applications via phone or email. Customer visits with Field Sales as needed (may be up to 20% travel) . Perform technical drawing feasibility for RFQ’s. Perform manufacturing feasibility and capability analysis for RFQ’s. Basic Drafting using optical and mechanical design software. Evaluate and recommend required vendors to Procurement Specialist for costing purposes. Review customer technical, quality and performance specifications. Review compliance issues surrounding manufacturing. Outline performance tests, packaging requirements and provide procedures if necessary. Manage short term projects and program subtasks related to quoting and post sale customer support. Requirements: Minimum: BS in optics, engineering or related field. Minimum 10 years similar experience preferred. Optics and optical industry knowledge. Job Shop manufacturing knowledge. Computer skills: PC literacy in Excel, Word, etc, required and optical/mechanical design software preferred. Advanced phone and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with customers. In a Word format, please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Ron Powers : r.mpowers@verizon.net
Agency Listing. Regional Sales Manager. Location: Tucson. Summary: We are searching for a seasoned yet dynamic Regional Sales Manager for the southwest region. Position will be based out of our Tucson Design Center. 60% travel, 40% in Tucson office. Visits existing and potential customers to address customer needs, identify requirements & key contacts, deliver sales presentations and develop business relationships. Develops customer relationships with key decision makers in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and purchasing. Identifies and explores leads from various sources via phone and in person. Continuously follows up on leads and customer contact to develop projects, custom/stock quotes, close sales and capture market share. Interacts and co-ordinates activities with EO Account Reps, OEM Sales Reps & Engineering. Contributes and distributes OEM marketing data from information gathered from lead exploration and customer development. Participates in regularly scheduled sales meetings. Prepares reports on all customer contacts. Occasional trade show participation and attendance. Position requires 60% travel. Territory – Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico. Requirements: College Degree or equivalent experience. Previous experience and advanced sales skills. Optics and optical industry knowledge. EO product knowledge and awareness. Computer skills; PC literacy in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook. Excellent phone and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with customers. In a Word format, please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Ron Powers : r.mpowers@verizon.net
Agency Listing. Mid-Level Scientists and Engineers. CENTRA Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), NASA, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, the Department of Homeland Security and the intelligence community. CENTRA is currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals to support DARPA in formulating, monitoring, and transitioning advanced research and development programs to the U.S. military. CENTRA is actively involved in DARPA’s Tactical Technology, Strategic Technology, Defense Sciences and Information Processing Techniques Offices. More information about DARPA can be found at: http://www.darpa.mil CENTRA is a rapidly growing defense consulting firm. The Arlington, Virginia office currently has positions available for engineers and scientists to support cutting-edge, advanced sensors, high energy laser, laser communications, adaptive optics, optical integration, and weapons system programs within DARPA. Additional information about CENTRA Technology, Inc. can be found on our website: http://www.centratechnology.com. Desired Areas of Expertise: Active and Passive EO/IR Sensor Systems. High Energy Laser Systems. Laser Communications Systems. Adaptive Optics. Optical System Design and Layout. Technical and management responsibilities may include: Providing technical support and subject matter expertise in monitoring the execution of advanced technology development and demonstration programs. Performing independent technical assessments and feasibility analyses of new technologies and system designs. Attending, monitoring, and reporting on system field testing and demonstrations. Supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews. Developing and running simulation models. Identifying and implementing new program concepts. Providing program management and acquisition support. Authoring program status briefings and technical reports. Candidates will work closely with DARPA Program Managers as well as high level personnel throughout the government and industry research and development communities. Applicants must be technically strong and possess superior oral and written communications skills. Candidates should be self-starters capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Travel is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. All open positions require a minimum of a B.S. in an Engineering or Science field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years, or a master’s degree and at least 2 years of defense related experience are preferred . However, CENTRA will consider well qualified junior level candidates with at least 2 years experience in the defense industry. CENTRA Technology, Inc. offers excellent benefits, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health plan including dental coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan with up to 5% contribution matching, profit sharing, ESOP, incentive bonuses, and a generous educational reimbursement program. Interested candidates should send a resume to: hr1@centratechnology.com or via fax 703-527-0823 Attn: HR Department.
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