Industrial Associates Job Board
Last Update March 25, 2009

As a service to our Industrial Associate members, the Institute of Optics will post I.A. job openings for Institute students and alumni on this web site. Industrial Associates may send descriptions to Betsy Benedict at benedict@optics.rochester.edu.

Please note: These postings are for Institute students and alumni. We cannot process or forward CV’s or résumés for individuals who are not part of The Institute of Optics community.

LOCKHEED MARTIN
Lockheed Martin is seeking B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. level candidates (US citizens only) for a number of positions in its LM Advanced Technology Center, based in Palo Alto, California. The Center has existing and projected needs in a broad range of optics and related disciplines required in our cutting edge work on research, development, fabrication, integration, testing, and operation of complex electro-optical systems for ground, airborne, and space applications. Openings exist at all levels of professional experience. Their needs include but are not limited to: optical design; stray light analysis and control; e-o systems engineering; photonics; adaptive optics systems; laser; device/e-o system tests that include alignment and calibration; skilled optical experimentalists; hardware engineers that support transistioning a product through all phases from design through delivery; and optical system performance analysts with the knowledge of geometrical, diffraction, statistical, and physical optics and required mathematical/comoputer tools. Physics of interactions of light with matter and phenomenology of observables sensed by optical systems are also of interest.

LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABS
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. level candidates (US citizens only) for positions involving work in high energy and high power lasers, ultrafast optics, laser materials, laser material processing, high energy density physics, applied nonlinear optics, optical modeling (raytracing, beam propagation, electromagnetics), optical signal/image processing, fiber optics (for high average power amplifiers), integrated optics, semiconductor lasers (VCSELs), nano and bio-molecular materials and structures, micro/nano-fabrication processes, microfluidic devices, chemical/biological sensors, as well as many other areas of optical, electrical and mechanical engineering. The lab is also actively seeking summer student interns in these fields and welcomes applicants.

CORNING, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Optical Test Engineer
Works with System Engineer to develop test plans, procedures and setups and performs testing on optical elements and systems. Must be skilled in the use of Fizeau interferometers and related optical metrology equipment. Working knowledge of optical design software (CodeV, OSLO, Zemax) and optical tolerancing for both performance and manufacturability a plus. Experience with diamond turning and conventional optical grind and polish manufacturing processes highly desired. Experience using solid modeling software (Solidworks) also desired.
This is an entry level optical engineering position expected to lead to optical system development opportunities. New graduates are encouraged to apply especially if they have some practical optics lab experience.
BS in physics, optics, or related engineering field required.
US Citizenship and ability to secure a clearance required.

LASER DIODE ARRAY, INC.
Summer Intern
Simple zMax modeling of Plano/Convex lens for fast axis and slow axis collimation of KW output power laser diode arrays. Design of lens support structure for above lens using Solidworks. Equipment procurement, and construction of optical benches for collimation of laser diode array operating from 630nm thru 1.5um. Operation of Spiricon beam profiling and wavelength measurement equipment. Simple Labview programming involving digital to analog (D/A, A/D) equipment for control and measurement of assorted drive voltage, optical output power associated with high power laser diode arraysŠ Possible zMax modeling of YAG and Erbium diode pumped solid state (DPSS) laser heads. Design of laser heads based on above designs in Solidworks. Interface with end clients, prepare quotes. US citizenship is required.

ROCHESTER PRECISION OPTICS
Candidates require 1- 2 years optical engineering course work and a demonstrated interest in geometrical optics and optical fabrication.

Individual will be responsible for polishing and grinding spherical optics, set-up and running CNC tape polishing equipment and interferometer testing of lens. Exposure to optical coating, assembly and testing is also possible.
This is a great opportunity to learn hands on optical fabrication in a manufacturing environment to compliment your technical understanding of geometrical optics. This work experience will help you build a practical understanding for your future career in the optical engineering field by learning how manufacturing tolerances affect optical design performance. US citizenship required.