Paramium Technologies celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its first MagnumTM Antenna in Tucson, Arizona, bringing together an impressive gathering of elected officials, university leadership, aerospace pioneers, business executives, military and space-industry representatives, and community leaders to recognize an important milestone in satellite communications technology.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in developing innovative optical spectroscopic instrumentation and measurement methodologies, including unpolarized, linearly polarized, and circularly polarized transmission, scattering, photoluminescence, and emerging multimodal spectroscopic platforms. Working closely with faculty collaborators and an interdisciplinary team of postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers, the candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research while developing expertise in proposal preparation, project leadership, mentoring, and technology commercialization. The position is particularly suited for candidates pursuing careers in academia, national laboratories, or advanced industrial research.

Congratulations to Dr. Yushi Kaneda who was elected as a 2027 Fellow Member of Optica. Fellow membership in Optica is limited to no more than ten percent of the membership and is reserved for members who have served with distinction in the advancement of optics and photonics.

As an Optical Engineer, you will participate in the full development cycle of innovative programs creating advanced optical systems, starting from concept and requirements, to build, alignment and test, and finally commissioning operational products at the customer site including support/upgrade of systems in the field. Working with our outstanding team of optical, mechanical, and software engineers and technicians, as well as our senior scientific staff, you will provide the engineering support that delivers success to our customers.

CrysNova Lab LLC is an early-stage optical technology company establishing a Tucson operation near UA Tech Park. We are seeking a reliable local student or early-career professional to provide practical, on-site support as the office comes online.

Work is intermittent and needs-based, typically totaling approximately 4–20 hours per month. No minimum number of hours is guaranteed. On-site assignments will normally be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance, subject to availability. Each on-site visit will generally have a two-hour minimum.

Lightsense Technology manufactures handheld optical spectrometers to detect narcotics and are used by first responders / law enforcement / security personnel to detect the presence of Fentanyl or Methamphetamine in fake pills and unknown powders.

Lightsense Technology is developing a next generation product that will expand the current technology to include detecting all illicit drugs as well as certain applications in biospectroscopy. The R&D team has an immediate opening for a part-time (potentially full-time) Optical Engineering / Spectroscopy Intern (full-time summer 2027 and beyond) for optical design, fabrication & testing, and to develop and manage a spectroscopy data repository.

Thanks to the participation of our Industrial Affiliates Partners, the Fall 2026 Industrial Affiliates Meeting provided students with direct access to the professionals and organizations shaping the future of optics and photonics. From networking and lab tours to research discussions and presentations, the event created meaningful connections that support student success and strengthen our community.