University of Arizona
Research Scientist-Wyant College of Optical Sciences
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Research Scientist-Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Posting Number:
req19774
Department:
James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci
Location:
Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights:
The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking candidates to fill a senior/mid-level research scientist/engineer position with a background in hardware design, development, implementation, and testing of a free-space optical laser communication system. The successful candidate will lead a government-funded research project with a team of faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and students, along with industrial and university partners.
Please note: Due to ITAR/EAR restrictions, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or hold permanent resident status.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead research effort on hardware development of free-space laser communication systems. Design, develop, implement, and test transmitter and receiver terminals consisting of a laser source, a modulator, a beam steering mechanism, and optics such as Galvo mirror, fast steering mirror, and MEMS diffractive beam steerer, detectors such as quad detectors, high-speed detectors, and cameras. Requires knowledge and track-record practice on opt-mechanical-electrical system development and testing.
Effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, and students at the University of Arizona. As a responsible point of contact and technical lead of hardware development, manage and coordinate efforts among the team at the University of Arizona and with external industry and university partners.
Keep track of progress and document. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to sponsors. Prepare documents for industrial and university partners. Prepare journal and conference submissions.
Assist PI in preparing proposals to existing and prospective sponsors.
Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in optics-related disciplines, such as electrical engineering, physics, or mechanical engineering.
At least 8 years of experience in design, development, implementation, and testing of opt-mechanical-electrical-photonics systems.
Due to ITAR/EAR restrictions, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or hold permanent resident status.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with spatial light modulators such as LCoS and DMD, and theory on free-space optical communication with beam steering modalities.
Track record of publications and conference presentations.
Experience with hands-on lab work.
Demonstrated experience with GPU programming, FPGA, and DNN in image recognition is a plus.
FLSA:
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:
40
Job FTE:
1.0
Work Calendar:
Fiscal
Job Category:
Research
Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:
$75,540 - $98,201
Compensation Type:
Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Contact Information for Candidates:
Lisa Armijo - larmijo@optics.arizona.edu
Open Date:
6/14/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Posting Number:
req19774
Department:
James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci
Location:
Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights:
The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking candidates to fill a senior/mid-level research scientist/engineer position with a background in hardware design, development, implementation, and testing of a free-space optical laser communication system. The successful candidate will lead a government-funded research project with a team of faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and students, along with industrial and university partners.
Please note: Due to ITAR/EAR restrictions, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or hold permanent resident status.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead research effort on hardware development of free-space laser communication systems. Design, develop, implement, and test transmitter and receiver terminals consisting of a laser source, a modulator, a beam steering mechanism, and optics such as Galvo mirror, fast steering mirror, and MEMS diffractive beam steerer, detectors such as quad detectors, high-speed detectors, and cameras. Requires knowledge and track-record practice on opt-mechanical-electrical system development and testing.
Effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, and students at the University of Arizona. As a responsible point of contact and technical lead of hardware development, manage and coordinate efforts among the team at the University of Arizona and with external industry and university partners.
Keep track of progress and document. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to sponsors. Prepare documents for industrial and university partners. Prepare journal and conference submissions.
Assist PI in preparing proposals to existing and prospective sponsors.
Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in optics-related disciplines, such as electrical engineering, physics, or mechanical engineering.
At least 8 years of experience in design, development, implementation, and testing of opt-mechanical-electrical-photonics systems.
Due to ITAR/EAR restrictions, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or hold permanent resident status.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with spatial light modulators such as LCoS and DMD, and theory on free-space optical communication with beam steering modalities.
Track record of publications and conference presentations.
Experience with hands-on lab work.
Demonstrated experience with GPU programming, FPGA, and DNN in image recognition is a plus.
FLSA:
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:
40
Job FTE:
1.0
Work Calendar:
Fiscal
Job Category:
Research
Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:
$75,540 - $98,201
Compensation Type:
Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Contact Information for Candidates:
Lisa Armijo - larmijo@optics.arizona.edu
Open Date:
6/14/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
#J-18808-Ljbffr