Electro-Optic Sensor Specialist Position

Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp. (IFOS) designs and manufactures innovative optical sensing systems, photonic modules, fiber optic sensors, and environment monitoring subsystems.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing, simulating, designing, building, and testing optical-fiber-based sensor elements and systems for commercial and government-funded applications.
• Prototyping and testing customized fiber-optic sensor systems and products
• Participation in other photonic, and electronic systems R&D activities
• Work in multi-disciplinary engineering, operation and administrative teams
• Potential to manage teams, projects, and products

Requirements:

• Top candidates will have a solid understanding of fiber optics and hands-on experience in fiber-based component assembly and system integration for sensing applications.
• Minimum BS degree or equivalent in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related fields with 5+ years Industrial experience in relevant fields.
• Technical experience to include system level as well as detailed level Electro-Optic knowledge, lasers, fiber optic systems analysis and modeling.
• Laboratory experience to include work with a wide range of fiber optics and optical instruments such as: photonic and electronic instrumentation and data capture equipment, including calibration, photon counting systems, measuring dark noise, measuring sensor system noise, and performing linearity response tests.
• Mechanical engineering and packaging design skills desirable.
• Capable of providing leadership for lower level employees.
• Other requirements include: strong communication skills, proficient in writing concise and coherent reports, capable of writing technical proposals, contributing team player, self motivated, professional work attitude and ability to work within schedule and cost requirements.
• US green card required, US citizenship preferred 
  

Compensation:

IFOS is an EOE and offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive health/dental insurance benefits.

Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Responsibilities

The Electronics Instrumentation and Control (EIC) Engineer is responsible for development, design, implementation and maintenance of data acquisition and control electronics. Working with IFOS optical engineers and scientists, the EIC engineer has responsibility for the conception, specification, design, production, installation, test and documentation phases for new and existing product electronics as well as modifications and upgrades of existing experimental lab electronics. The EIC Engineer ensures that electronic systems designed for IFOS products meet the criteria of low noise data acquisition environment, designs digital and analog circuits, creates and tests prototypes, documents designs and test results, and supports low-volume manufacturing. The engineer evaluates potential designs and their feasibility issues, creates and manages project schedules and supervises associates and technicians, when needed. The engineer will also attend to IFOS Labs technical issues and problems.

Required Skills

Applicant should a minimum BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field with over 3 years substantial working experience in electronics design. Understanding of grounding and fabrication techniques, sound electronic technical practices, and strong troubleshooting skills are required. Must have experience in low noise, low drift analog design, use of standard logic components and programmable logic devices. Must have extensive knowledge of electronic CAD tools for schematic capture, circuit simulation, PCB layout and hardware description languages (VHDL is preferred). Must be competent in data analysis with PC software (Matlab, Excel). Familiarity with motion control and multi-channel data acquisition applications, FPGA development environment, knowledge of embedded design and signal processing methods, microcontroller programming and ability to write simple programs (C/C++, VB, or Labview) for electronics testing are highly desirable. Prior experience with current amplifiers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, high-speed digital communication standards (USB) and buses (VXI/VME, PXI/PCI) is very helpful. Ability to adjust priorities and schedules and work with individuals with diverse backgrounds is necessary.

To apply, submit your resume to jobs@ifos.com and reference Job title in the subject line.

EOE

Compensation: DOE

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

Please, no phone calls about this job.

US green card a requirement, citizenship preferred

Technical Editor

Responsibilities

• Edit written products for clarity, consistency, and grammatical correctness.
• Use desktop publishing/graphics skills to convey the intended message.
• Handle documents/work products through all phases of editing/proofreading, word processing, review, production, distribution, and archiving.
• Work closely with authors, technical reviewers, editors, and other staff.
• Provide hands-on coordination of special projects.
• Handle a fast-paced work schedule with shifting priorities.
• Assist with various clerical functions as needed.
  

Educational Qualifications

A degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.

The Ideal Candidate MUST

• Have a minimum of three to five years of relevant technical editing experience.
• Have strong knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules.
• Have the ability to read and understand complex technical products and to suggest changes for clarity, organization, and readability.
• Be highly motivated with exceptional initiative and self-direction.
• Be organized, efficient, and accurate with an impeccable attention to detail.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and prioritize projects.
• Have a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Have strong knowledge of computers and competency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
  

To apply, submit your resume to jobs@ifos.com and reference Job title in the subject line.

EOE

Compensation: DOE

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

Please, no phone calls about this job.

US green card a requirement, citizenship preferred

Program Manager

Location : Santa Clara, CA
Job Type : Fulltime
Compensation : To be discussed

Description of Responsibilities:

• Manage engineering teams to innovatively develop and enhance product lines.
• Provide periodic engineering and project status to management.
• Work with collaborators, partners, and vendors to optimize product commercialization.
• Identify related programs and write proposals to secure program funding.
• Coordinate and integrate project work teams to ensure adherence to policies, achievement of quality targets and delivery on schedule milestones.

Requirements:

• 4+ years experience in managing an engineering group across multiple areas, including fiber optic devices, instrumentation, sensing, quality control, and application engineering.
• Strong work ethic with entrepreneurial attitude for start-up venture.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of small teams.
• Experienced in securing and managing government funded programs.
• Intense focus on execution excellence, with outstanding organization and project management skills.
• Experience in taking an R&D effort to full commercialization.
• Ability to develop and lead teams.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
• The applicant should be either US Citizen or Permanent resident.

Education:

• BS or higher degree is preferred in related fields.

Engineer / Technician

Location : Santa Clara, CA
Job Type : Fulltime
Compensation : To be discussed

Description Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on system product development of fiber optic devices and sensors. This includes strong experience in system integration, packaging, and testing.
• Integrate analog and digital electronic components into optical sensing system.
• Develop software packages for system graphical user interface (GUI), system operations, and instrumentation.
• Utilize industry simulation tools for system and application modeling.
• Coordination with project work teams to ensure adherence to policies, achievement of quality targets and delivery on schedule milestones.

Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in successfully:
• Performing engineering across multiple areas, including fiber optic devices and instrumentation.
• Conducting and analyzing system simulations.
• Providing practical hands-on problem solving skills.
• Strong work ethic with entrepreneurial attitude for start-up venture.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Proven experience in developing commercially tested products.
• The applicant should be either US Citizen or Permanent resident.

Education :

• AA or BS or higher degree in related fields.