Graduate and Undergraduate Internships in Sensor Technologies, Data Acquisition and Analysis.  NanoPrecision Products.  Description: Summer internship opportunities are available for highly motivated electrical engineering students at either MS or senior BS level, with coursework experience in the general area of sensor technologies. There is need to measure and record in harsh environment, difficult to access, in millisecond time scales parameters such as: part forms and geometries, surface roughness, mechanical properties such as Vickers Hardness, displacements, forces.  The project includes data collection for the parameters of interest as well as statistical analysis of same Interns will work along with senior team members on projects involving:  automation design, fabrication and assembly, micron-scale tool making and metrology, pulsed laser welding.  The company: Located in El Segundo and Camarillo, NanoPrecision Products is a company on the leading edge of precision manufacturing. Principal business activities include design and development of ultra high precision products and their associated manufacturing processes, through state-of-the-art computational modeling, metrology, and experimental determination of material properties and process mechanics. Markets include medical devices, telecommunications, and aerospace.  Contact: For more information on this opportunity contact Professor Robert Norwood at rnorwood@optics.arizona.edu or (520) 626 0936.

Image Sensing Engineer.  Karl Storz Imaging.  For over 60 years, KARL STORZ has been a leading manufacturer of endoscopic equipment in the medical field.    Karl Storz Imaging (KSI) designs, develops, manufactures and services advanced video imaging systems and accessories.  Our work helps enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures and operations.  This sweeping medical revolution is sparing countless people unnecessary pain and promoting more positive outcomes worldwide.  Some companies are fun places to work.  Others make you feel good because their work helps people.  KSI is one of those rare companies that provide you with both.  We offer you a casual work environment which promotes a creative and academic environment.  We provide excellent tools, fun people, lots of snacks, and a 4 day work week.  With over 300 talented individuals working together in a team-oriented environment great things happen.  Our Goleta, California facility is close to downtown Santa Barbara, the University of California Santa Barbara campus, the beach, and the Santa Ynez mountains.   Santa Barbara is known as the American Riveria.  The following excellent opportunity is available at our KARL STORZ Imaging:  Image Sensing Engineer:  Selects optimal image sensing parameters, topologies and technologies to meet stated visualization requirements. Will research and verify CMOS- and CCD-based image sensors for future camera products. Develops instrumentation, protocols, and analysis software to characterize existing image sensors and multi-sensor assemblies. Performs sensor characterization tasks and writes test reports. Performs analysis of image sensors used in competitors camera systems.  BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, MS preferred.  Experience in camera design or related field required.  Must have working knowledge of engineering computing software such as Matlab.  Knowledge of image sensing theory and technologies: CCD and CMOS imagers, colorimetry, color filter arrays, and trichroic prisms.  Knowledge of analog and digital television systems.  Knowledge of image processing techniques.  Experience in DSP techniques preferred.  We offer outstanding benefits, including company-paid medical/dental/vision and life insurance, as well as company matched 401(k).   If you are interested in making a difference in your own life and the lives of others, visit our website at:  www.karlstorz.com  Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/D.  Apply on line at: www.karlstorz.com

Physical Scientist.  ERT.  Work Location: Camp Springs, MD.  Job Code:  33.  # of openings:  1.  Position Description.  Will evaluate the instrument performance of space-borne imagers; process satellite radiance data, decoding telemetry data, and analyzing pre- and post-launch instrument calibration data.  Required Skills.  1 to 5 years experience in optical instrumentation; knowledge, skills, and ability in analyzing the radiometric and spectral calibration of radiometers; and computer programming skills in IDL and C or Fortran programming languages on Unix/Linux.  Education.  BS degree or higher in Physical Science such as Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Remote Sensing, or equivalent discipline.  Link to position description: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ERT&cws=1&rid=33 

Radiometric Calibration Engineer. SDL.  Radiometric Calibration Engineer desired to work in the area of characterization and calibration of electro-optical sensors with an emphasis on the infrared and visible optical spectrums. Entry, intermediate, and senior level positions being considered.  Entry level – Minimum requirements:  BS in Physics, Applied Optics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related  fields with at least 3.0 GPA.  Strong technical aptitude and/or experience with data analysis and understanding physical measurements.  Demonstrated ability to work in a team.  Strong organization and time management skills.  Strong oral and written communication skills with technical presentation experience.  Strong computer skills with Microsoft  operating system experience.  Experience with standard PC business applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.  Technical software development experience:  Intermediate level – Minimum requirements in addition to Entry level minimum requirements.  2 - 10 years of related experience.  Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in related field or equivalent experience.  Interdisciplinary familiarity of electro-optical systems including optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical disciplines.  Experience with data acquisition techniques, software, and instrumentation.  Experience with data analyses and relating results to physical quantities.  Written report and 1st author professional paper generation experience.  Oral and written communication skills with proven experience giving technical PowerPoint presentations.  Demonstrated technical leadership experience.  Senior Level – Minimum requirements in addition to Intermediate level minimum requirements.  10+ years of related experience.  Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in related field.  Extensive experience with performing technical trade-studies including technical, cost and schedule considerations.  Strong mix of technical skills and technical management/leadership experience.  Strong system engineering skills (coordinate and lead engineering teams).  Ability to work multiple tasks in parallel.  Desired qualifications.  Experience with Fourier Transform Spectrometers, blackbodies, optical alignment test equipment, theodolites, and optical wavefront interferometers.  Experience with data analysis tools such as IDL and/or MATLAB.  Experience with operation of vacuum chambers and cryogenics.  Proficient with LabView development  and demonstrated ability to communicate with hardware and facilitate data acquisition.  Experience with optical analysis tools such as Code V, ZEMAX, and/or OSLO.  Digital signal processing  experience.  Experience with developing test/calibration plans and data acquisition procedures.  Experience with test conduct, analyzing test data, performing oral presentation of test status and results, and producing a formal calibration report.  To apply go to www.sdljobs.org

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