Senior Electrical Engineer at Electro Optical Industries Inc.

 

Are you dynamic, passionate, and willing to get involved in an inventive company where team-spirit, expertise and active collaboration are key values? Then EOI is the right place for you!

Electro Optical Industries is currently looking to add a Senior Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for the electronics design of new and improved products to replace older designs and difficult to manufacture products. The engineering function encompasses research, design, development and test of electronic circuits from component to system level. We are looking for a team player who is passionate and driven to improve and maintain existing product designs and documentation, in order to serve our customers’ needs for excellence.

Description:

·         Design, develop, modify, test and integrate electronic equipment, electronic parts, products, components, or circuitry

·         Prototype development and documentation for production, including specification reviews, development program timelines and reports, design reviews, analog and/or digital design, documentation packages, preproduction builds and transfers to production

·         Solve challenging electrical design problems in the areas of analog and digital feedback and control circuits, power stages, communication and microprocessor circuits, FPGA’s and user interfaces

·         Develop firmware/software and/or interface with firmware and software engineers

·         Determine design approaches and parameters

·         Analyze electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints

·         Provide documentation and processes that enable current and future employees to understand products and be able to reproduce required results

·         Prepare technical reports, presentations, and contribute to proposals

·         Design to applicable emission and safety standards

Requirements & Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related degree

·         Minimum 3 years of prior related experience

·         Ability to travel to work onsite at client facilities

·         Experience managing multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating a sense of urgency and results orientated

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong attention to detail and deadlines

·         Aptitude to work collaboratively and drive consensus and alignment within and across organizational boundaries

·         Commitment to excellence and high standards

INTERESTED?!

Please Send your resume to EOI-hr@electro-optical.com

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Corporate Recruiter if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or hiring process.

Electro Optical Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Technical Sales Position at Electro Optical Industries Inc.

 

Are you dynamic, passionate, and willing to get involved in an inventive company where team-spirit, expertise and active collaboration are key values? Then Electro Optical Industries is the right place for you!

The Technical Sales will be responsible for helping customers by providing product and service information as well as resolving technical issues.

Description:

·         Increase revenue by identifying target markets, executing outbound calls and visits to prospective customers

·         Support marketing operations by compiling, formatting, preparing materials and reporting collected information

·         Build customer relationships to ensure repeat and referral business

·         Document and update customer records based on interactions

·         Develop and maintain a knowledge base of the evolving products and services

·         Perform product demonstration and provide technical customer support

·         Work in a team environment to achieve common goals

·         Be the face of Electro Optical Industries, represent the company at networking events, trade exhibitions, conferences and travel to customer sites as required

Requirements & Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology Management, Marketing or equivalent experience

·         Technical aptitude capable of understanding and learning products and applications quickly

·         Ability to travel

·         Superior written and verbal communication skills

·         Must possess conflict resolution, negotiation, personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, and influencing skills

·         Capable of providing creative solutions to customer concerns/complaints with the ability to handle rejection

INTERESTED?!

Please send your resume to EOI-hr@electro-optical.com

 

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Corporate Recruiter if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or hiring process.

 

Electro Optical Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

 

EOI participates in E-Verify

 

SPIE Scholarships

 SPIE offers ongoing scholarships:

https://spie.org/membership/student-services/scholarships/application-requirements-and-criteria?SSO=1

 

 

SYSTEMS ENGINEER I FOR SYSTEMS SECURITY | RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Date Posted: 

 Thursday, November 19, 2020

Position Location: 

 Tucson, AZ

Job Description: 

Looking for engineers / computer science upcoming graduates Looking for a career in Cyber Security!  

Do you want to protect our nation’s weapons systems against the cyber threat?  

Would you consider yourself a "non-standard thinker" fascinated by systems and cyber security? 

Do you like to dissect systems and understand how they work and go together?  

Are other people inspired to perform better when they work with you?

If you answered yes to the above then Raytheon Missiles & Defense may have an excellent career opportunity for you at our Tucson, AZ facility. We have competitive benefits and relocation packages.

**This position is for early career individuals who have less than 2 years of professional work experience and who will receive a degree during the current academic year or who received their degree within the last 18 months.***

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets where you’ll be part of a global team working together to solve some of the most demanding challenges on the planet. We are the world's largest developer, producer and integrator of weapon systems. In fact, we've produced over one million missiles in our history. Military forces in more than 50 countries look to us for a high-quality product portfolio that includes missiles, smart munitions, projectiles, kinetic kill vehicles and directed energy weapons. We are able to accomplish this feat because our employees live our Values of Trust, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation and Accountability. Diversity is a part of our culture and a key to our success. When world-class talent works together in a place that is respectful and inclusive, we solve some of the world's hardest problems.

We know that a diverse company is a strong company. The people of Raytheon Technologies come from different backgrounds. We value our different perspectives and styles of tackling the world’s most complex challenges and toughest threats. Through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), our employees are empowered to impact business results, build professional networks, advocate for causes that matter to them and contribute to their local communities. Diversity of thought is critical to the future of innovation. We leverage these unique voices to generate solutions toward a united and singular purpose: to define the future of aerospace.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science or Bachelors or Arts Degree per Raytheon guidelines in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Robotics or STEM related field. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required.
• Applied engineering experience or coursework with exposure in one or more of the following domains: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware development, Systems Integration and/or Test, ASIC development, Cybersecurity, System Security, Digital Electronics design, or similar work history.
• Past work experience (professional or academic) interacting with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including electrical, mechanical, software and logistics engineers
• U.S. Citizenship Required

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Active Department of Defense clearance
• Experience in design, development and fielding of secure systems for military applications: “relevant experience” is knowledge of a broad array of program protection concepts, reverse engineering tools and techniques, failure analysis, and cryptography.
• Detailed understanding of and experience in engineering security solutions for Government customers
• Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations after synthesizing or generating technical materials from multidisciplinary sources
• Matlab and/or C++ experience
• Modeling and Simulation experience
• Experience with model-based systems engineering
• Ability to visualize system functionality, to create block diagrams, and to analyze system performance
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance
• Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure with respect to command and control, telemetry, flight test, ISR, fixed wing, and/or rotary wing systems
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles

Desired Skills:

• Matlab and/or C++ experience
• Modeling and Simulation experience
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
• Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve problems
• Proven strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities
• Basic Engineering skills and interest in how systems are developed and function
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to problem solve and seek out additional resources
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles

Location: This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment Contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance
• 9/80 work schedule – Every other Friday off
• Onsite Wellness Program – Health Screenings/Flu Shots
• 401K – Savings & Investment Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Rstars is an enterprise-wide recognition program that allows you to give and receive thanks for notable and exceptional performance.

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens. https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

***Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition***

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Raytheon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

DURATION

Permanent

JOB FUNCTIONS

Engineering - Civil / Mechanical / Other, Engineering - Web / Software, Information Technology

JOB ROLES

Electrical Engineers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Software Developers and Engineers, Computer Hardware and Electronics Engineers, Computer Network Architects

RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Qualifications

ALLOWED SCHOOL YEARS

Senior, Alumni, Graduating May 2020 - August 2021

ALLOWED MAJORS

All Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, and Electrical Engineering majors

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

US work authorization is required

Contact: 

Inam Habboosh

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SUMMER INTERN | RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Date Posted: 

 Thursday, November 19, 2020

Position Location: 

 Tucson, AZ

Job Description: 

Summer 2021 Internship!

Do you want to protect our nation’s weapons systems against the cyber threat?

Would you consider yourself a "non-standard thinker" fascinated by systems and cyber security?

Do you like to dissect systems and understand how they work and go together?

Are other people inspired to perform better when they work with you?

If you answered yes to the above then Raytheon Missiles & Defense may have an excellent career opportunity for you at our Tucson, AZ facility. We have competitive benefits and relocation packages.

DURATION

Temporary / Seasonal

JOB FUNCTIONS

Engineering - Civil / Mechanical / Other, Engineering - Web / Software, Information Technology

JOB ROLES

Electrical Engineers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Hardware and Electronics Engineers, Computer and Information Research Scientists, Computer Network Architects

RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Qualificiations

ALLOWED SCHOOL YEARS

Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctorate

ALLOWED MAJORS

All Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, Computer Programming, Library Sciences, General Engineering, Agriculture & Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Mining, Information Systems Management, Aerospace Engineering, and Chemical Engineering majors

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

US work authorization is required

Contact: 

Inam Habboosh

Apply online

 

SUMMER/FALL CO-OP IN OPTICAL ENGINEERING | DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES

Date Posted: 

 Thursday, November 19, 2020

Position Location: 

 Danbury, CT

Job Description: 

Come join a company where what you do makes a difference.  For over 50 years, Danbury Mission Technologies, located in Danbury, CT has forged groundbreaking technologies that have pushed the limits of physics, engineered the impossible, and provided actionable intelligence to keep our Armed Forces and nation safe.  We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a safer place.

You will benefit from working side by side with a talented and experienced group of professionals eager to mentor.  Day to day activities can involve significant interaction with various functional groups such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering and Manufacturing, allowing for additional broad learning opportunities.  Position will begin in May 2021 and run through December 2021. (This is not a summer internship)

As an Optical Engineering Co-op, you will be supporting the design, manufacturing and test of optical systems such as mirrors, lenses and telescopes.  Task will include:

• Test
• Planning & Execution
• Data Analysis
• Optical Assemblies

A stipend and/or housing allowance is offered to those who meet the eligibility requirements.  Students are responsible for securing their own housing if needed.

Experience/Preferred Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work in a lab
• Exposure to courses in Optical Engineering helpful

Education:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Optical Engineering, physics, or astronomy from an accredited institution
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 college credits
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Due to government contract requirements, sole US Citizenship, and not dual citizenship with another country, is required.

Danbury Mission Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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SENIOR OPTICAL ENGINEER | AEVA

Date Posted: 

 Monday, November 16, 2020

Position Location: 

 Mountain View, CA

Job Description: 

Aeva is looking to bring on a Senior Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast paced and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design, development and testing of complex optical sub-components and systems used within Aeva’s LiDAR coherent sensing system.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Design and analyze optical systems, including developing optical architectures , evaluating tolerances, manufacturability, light budgets and other trade-offs.
• Perform sequential and non-sequential simulations of optical systems.
• Direct specification development for detailed drawings of optical components 
• Generate and document new IP

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, with 8+ years of experience in the design and development of optical systems
• 3+ years experience maturing designs from proof of concept to production
• Expert user of ZEMAX, Code V, FRED or similar optical design and analysis software tools
• Experience in tolerance analysis, Stray-light and ghost analysis.
• Experience with precision optical, micro-optic and/or fiber optic components
• Hands-on and laboratory skills in setting up, testing, validating, and troubleshooting of optical, fiber optic and opto-mechanical subsystems
• Knowledge of limitations fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Be part of an early start-up that's backed by industry leading venture capitalists
• Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
• 401K matching
• Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard
• Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites

Aeva develops a new sensing & perception paradigm for autonomous machines. Aeva's technology brings together the best of vision, depth & motion sensors into a single product with superior performance. Compared to today's best in class, it provides greater range & resolution across weather conditions and a new dimension to precisely measure velocity of every pixel in the scene.

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SENIOR APPLICATIONS ENGINEER | THORLABS INC.

Date Posted: 

 Monday, November 16, 2020

Position Location: 

 Newton, NJ

Job Description: 

The position is responsible for providing expert level of technical support by solving complex problems, troubleshooting and working with customers to guide them to the best possible product solutions for their applications and experiments. The position works with, and mentors junior application and design engineers covering: optics, lasers, polarization, fiber, opto-mechanics, spectroscopy, microscope imaging systems, OCT, thin film coating and more. Between onsite lab opportunities and peer review, the position is exposed to every facet of the photonics industry. The position is primarily at our headquarters in Newton, NJ but there may also be opportunities to travel to tradeshows, other Thorlabs manufacturing facilities (foreign and domestic), and training events on and offsite.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Provide high level technical support via phone, web chat & e-mail to customers worldwide.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and problem-solving abilities in providing technical support to customers who purchase from our extensive product portfolio.
• Understand and further develop customer requirements for products and applications by providing feedback to internal marketing and design/manufacturing teams
• Demonstrate concern for customer centricity by quickly and effectively solving customer issues with strong aptitude for multitasking
• Reproduce complex set ups and create technical solutions in the lab.
• Assist with the creation and reporting of group KPI’s and data metrics
• Conducts training of internal tool usage, logistics, operational principles and applications ensure team members become more successful in their daily responsibilities
• Actively mentors and trains newer team members by providing specialized knowledge to growing group of Thorlabs Application Engineers
• Actively provides constructive feedback to all other Applications Engineers.
• Train new team members by passing on your unique skills to the growing group of Thorlabs Application Engineers.
• Support Marketing and Sales activities by attending Tradeshows and Customer visits.
• Participate and contribute to product improvement and new product development by actively being part of the interactive Thorlabs product development forum.
• Develop Marketing Materials such as test data, white papers, or video for use on our website or through other distribution channels
• Participate in resource scheduling and other supporting tasks to ensure smooth department operations.
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

Physical Activities:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience with optics, mechanics, lasers, and/or electrical components

Education:

• BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering or a related field with adequate work experience. MSc or higher preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Specialized knowledge of Photonics and Laser Technology via work or laboratory experience.
• Ability to develop and communicate department goals in support of Thorlabs’ mission.
• Demonstrates strong sense of ownership
• Exhibits strong presentation skills.
• Desire to act as a team leader; demonstrates interest and skillsets to successfully foster positive team mentality
• Ability multitask, show attention to details, and to solve multi-disciplinary problems under time constraints
• Eagerness to learn about new technologies, process and business models

Other:The position is a 40 hr/week position. The team starts at staggered times to cover our 8 am – 8 pm hours of operation.

**Please be sure to complete an application on the Company’s career site for consideration. Link below:

Website:

https://www.thorlabs.com/careersbycountry.cfm#/

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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OPTO-MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | AEVA

Date Posted: 

 Monday, November 16, 2020

Position Location: 

 Mountain View, CA

Job Description: 

Aeva is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team! This individual will design our opto-electronic products and carry them through the entire product lifecycle. They will be a key member in development of new products from concept to final builds, partner with cross-functional teams along the way!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Development of new products including execution on concept, design, drawings, vendor selection, part evaluation, and product builds
• Developing cutting edge Silicon Photonics (SiP) optoelectronic devices
• Developing of free space optics optoelectronic devices
• Detailed Tolerance Analyses of components and assemblies.
• Maintenance, design, testing, and improvement of existing products
• Product designs utilizing miniature optics, sub-micron alignments, and micron level passive placements
• Fixture design and development ranging from prototype to production
• Integration of mechanical, optical, and electrical components
• Lead reviews of mechanical development activities
• Interacting with CMs and suppliers to provide mechanical support for manufacturing of parts and products

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in related engineering roles
• Experience with detail design, development and validation of mechanical assemblies for prototype volumes to mass manufacturing
• Solid understanding of design for assembly and integration in complex optoelectronic devices including tolerance stack analysis
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for assembly of optoelectronic devices (die attach, wirebond, active alignment, hermetic sealing)
• Experience in design for manufacturing across the entire product life cycle from concept thru volume production
• Knowledge of part manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, machining, thin film and thick film ceramics, HTCC ceramics, and ceramic ferrules is desirable

NICE TO HAVE:

• Prototype and production equipment design experience
• Manufacturing experience of optoelectronic devices
• Geometric optics knowledge
• Experience in SiP assembly processes and design rules

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Be part of an early start-up that's backed by industry leading venture capitalists
• Very competitive compensation
• Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites
• 401k matching

Aeva develops a new sensing & perception paradigm for autonomous machines. Aeva's technology brings together the best of vision, depth & motion sensors into a single product with superior performance. Compared to today's best in class, it provides greater range & resolution across weather conditions and a new dimension to precisely measure velocity of every pixel in the scene.

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OPTICAL ENGINEER | AEVA

Date Posted: 

 Monday, November 16, 2020

Position Location: 

 Mountain View, CA

Job Description: 

Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast paced and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design, development and testing of complex optical sub-components and systems used within Aeva’s LiDAR coherent sensing system.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Design and analyze optical systems, including developing optical architectures , evaluating tolerances, manufacturability, light budgets and other trade-offs.
• Perform sequential and non-sequential simulations of optical systems.
• Direct specification development for detailed drawings of optical components
• Generate and document new IP

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Bachelors or Masters in optical engineering, physics, or related field.
• 3+ years experience maturing optical systems designs from proof of concept to production
• Ability to model and script in ZEMAX, Code V, Fred, or similar
• Experience in tolerance analysis, stray-light and scattering analysis
• Experience with precision optical, micro-optic and/or fiber optic components
• Hands-on laboratory skills in setting up, testing, validating, and troubleshooting optical, fiber optic and opto-mechanical subsystems
• Knowledge of limitations fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Be part of an early start-up that's backed by industry leading venture capitalists
• Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
• 401K matching
• Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard
• Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites

Aeva develops a new sensing & perception paradigm for autonomous machines. Aeva's technology brings together the best of vision, depth & motion sensors into a single product with superior performance. Compared to today's best in class, it provides greater range & resolution across weather conditions and a new dimension to precisely measure velocity of every pixel in the scene.

Contact: 

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LASER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | THORLABS, INC.

Date Posted: 

 Monday, November 16, 2020

Position Location: 

 Boulder, CO

Job Description: 

Thorlabs, Inc. is a broad-based photonics technology company offering an extensive array of products ranging from optical and mechanical components to integrated test and measurement systems. Thorlabs’ catalog products are produced in manufacturing centers in the USA, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom and Japan. Our company has a long-standing customer base with significant growth potential and an excellent reputation for quality, customer service and dependability. It is our mission to supply the photonics market with the tools to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.

Job Description

Thorlabs seeks a Laser Development Engineer to work at the Laser Division facility in the Denver/Boulder Metro area. Candidate will work as part of the R&D team to research and develop scientific fiber and free space laser technologies. Candidate will be responsible for designing and testing fiber and free space lasers, amplifiers, and ultrafast photonic devices in CW and femtosecond pulsed regimes in a broad range of wavelengths in the visible through mid-infrared. Candidate will also be responsible for facilitating the product release process and transfer to production. Candidate will assist the production team as needed to meet the demands of the business. Candidate will be required to self-manage their time and complete tasks independently.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Designing, building, and testing breadboard and prototype lasers and amplifiers for scientific and industrial applications.
• Designing experiments to qualify proof of concept technologies.
• Interacting with design team to assist in overall development of products.
• Developing test procedures, writing user manuals, and training manufacturing and service personnel for transition of products from research and development to manufacturing.
• Creating specifications for key components and test procedures as part of the development and release to production process.
• Providing technical support to Manufacturing, Marketing and Service.

Experience Requirements:

• MS or PhD in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines.
• AND
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in development and implementation of free space or fiber laser or amplifier designs in either academia or industry.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience building fiber and free space lasers or amplifiers.
• Knowledge of nonlinear optical processes, especially harmonic generation, optical parametric processes, and/or supercontinuum generation.
• Broad knowledge of photonics technologies such as core-pumped and cladding-pumped active fiber systems, ABCD matrices, polarization analysis, etc.
• Experience with femtosecond pulse characterization such as auto-correlator, FROG or SPIDER.
• Scientific and engineering software expertise (i.e. MATLAB, LabView, CAD, Python, etc.).
• Hands-on experience working with fiber fusion splicer and cleaver.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of femtosecond pulse propagation in fiber and bulk optics including the effects of dispersion and nonlinearity.
• Knowledge of mode-locked laser cavity designs and theory of operation.
• Experience with dispersion compensation in fiber and free space.
• Experience designing experiments to fully map out a project’s development parameter space.
• Ability to write programs for laboratory use and data capture.

***Please be sure to complete an application on the Company’s career site for consideration. ***

Thorlabs, Inc. is a broad-based photonics technology company offering an extensive array of products ranging from optical and mechanical components to integrated test and measurement systems. Thorlabs’ catalog products are produced in manufacturing centers in the USA, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom and Japan. Our company has a long-standing customer base with significant growth potential and an excellent reputation for quality, customer service and dependability. It is our mission to supply the photonics market with the tools to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.

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