Fiber Optic Engineer. MRI-RTP. Position: Fiber Optic Engineering Specialist Location: VA Experience: 3+ years Education: BS Growing company in VA has an opening for a Fiber Optic Engineering Specialist who will support company's existing fiber optic products as well as participate in R&D projects. Qualifications and Requirements: - experience with fiber optic devices - packaging experience - optical connectors - EE degree or Physics degree - lasers, spectrometer, matlab, labview - hands on fiber optics experience - high precision packaging is a plus - test, design, RD, development experience - MS Access experience a plus - experience with production and assembly of fiber components - IR knowledge a plus - 3+ years industry experience or appropriate post doc or University RD experience - Must be a US Citizen. If interested, please contact Brian Murray at bmurray@mri-rtp.com or 919-572-2292.

Optical Test Development Engineer. MRI-RTP. Consultant Optical Test Development Engineer Engineering | Allentown, PA, United States 18 months.. Optical Test Development Engineer-Consultant Allentown, PA, United States Full-Time Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities • Responsible for the software and hardware development, documentation and support of portions of the test plans for the Tx and Rx modules required in a 500 GBit Photonics Integrated Circuit (PIC) based DWDM network solution • Define and configure required test instrumentation and hardware • Develop VB.NET software to fully automate the test execution • Develop and support the automated manufacturing test infrastructure • Partner with engineering staff to define and implement detailed testability requirements • Provide fault isolation and identification capability to the manufacturing technical staff • Drive end to end test yield improvements and test time reduction efforts • Assist in strategy to identify failures early in the test process • Utilize product functional and architectural knowledge to implement optimal test processes • Familiarity with QPSK theory, optical test including BER, Eye Diagram, and PDL measurements, EEPROM programming, and digital logic • Develop interfaces for test data transfer from VB.NET test environment to Microsoft SQL Server data base Education / Experience • BS in science or engineering required, MS desired (Physics, Optics, Electrical Eng) • Minimum of 5-8 years experience with optical networking industry related manufacturing test development • Direct experience developing test solutions for passive and active optical components and subsystems Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Proven ability to develop software and hardware for fully automated test solutions of optoelectronic transmitter and receiver modules and/or line cards • Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed test plan documentation • Hands on experience with electrical and optical test and measurement equipment including optical attenuators, switches, polarization controllers, optical spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes • Strong knowledge in statistical analysis of product test parameters and equipment measurement capabilities to establish required test methods that meet specifications. If interested, please contact Brian Murray at bmurray@mri-rtp.com or 919-572-2292.

Research and Development Scientist. Nikon. JOB OPENING NIKON RESEARCH AND DEVLOPMENT: BELMONT, CA 94002 Send Resumes to: NikonCamera@Nikonrca.com Research and Development Scientist in the Field of Digital Image Processing Description: NIKON RESEARCH AND DEVLOPMENT is seeking a highly skilled research scientist to work on the development of sophisticated state-of-the-art imaging algorithms. This work is very technical in nature and requires a solid background in digital image processing and mathematics. The candidate will be required to perform extensive Matlab and some C language coding. Other duties will include literary research, algorithm evaluation, and development of innovative solutions for theoretical and practical problems in imaging. Time frame: This position is open beginning January 2012 Duration: This is a long term salaried position with benefits. Candidate background: A PHD in image processing, or a related field, with primary work background in digital image processing is required. Additional background and experience: · Direct experience in developing digital image processing algorithms · Strong background in mathematics · General knowledge in related areas such as: optics, computer vision, pattern recognition, human perception, color science, signal processing, statistics, etc. · Excellent analytical ability and creative problem solving skills · In depth knowledge of MATLAB and experience with C/C++ · Knowledge of basic photography concepts and the ability to use various camera equipment, including DSLRs Ideal candidate The ideal candidate has extensive experience developing algorithms in the area of digital image processing, has a strong mathematical background, and is familiar with fundamental concepts of optics, image acquisition, and digital camera image processing pipeline. The candidate has a strong analytical background, is highly creative and is able to propose innovative solutions to difficult problems. He/she also has excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a small team of talented individuals. Specific prior work in the area of image restoration and enhancement is a strong plus. So is the passion for new technologies related to consumer digital photography. Keywords: PhD, image processing, image acquisition, image restoration, image enhancement, MATLAB, digital camera Nikon Research and Development Corporation of America Nikon has an open position for a PHD level candidate to help our highly specialized team in Belmont, California, develop image processing algorithms. Nikon Research Corporation of America, is the only location in the United States in which the advanced development of digital imaging solutions takes place for Nikon. As such, this is a unique opportunity for a candidate to work and collaborate with some of the brightest imaging scientists in the world. Nikon Research Corporation of America has a small team of scientists, optical engineers, and mechanical engineers who work in collaboration with engineers in Japan, to produce some of the best digital imaging equipment available on the consumer market today. Nikon is committed to providing a comprehensive package for the health and welfare needs of our employees: -A diverse international workforce -Competitive compensation -Cash bonus plan -401K or pension plan -Excellent medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance programs -Paid vacation and sick leave -Voluntary spouse and dependent life insurance programs -Voluntary long term care and prepaid legal plans -Tuition assistance to encourage continued development and growth -Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses -Employee discount program for Nikon products -Confidential Employee Assistance Program.