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Careers at BRO
Breault Research Organization (BRO) provides optical engineering solutions across many industries with a combination of software products, training courses, and consulting services. Located in the heart of Optics Valley near the University of Arizona's Optical Sciences Center, BRO has been synonymous with optics since 1979. If you would like to know more about BRO and our challenging opportunities, let's talk.
Sr. Optical Engineer
Job Duties: Review customer requirements for the purpose of writing proposals to win and execute projects which typically involve the application of optical engineering theory in the development of optical systems. Active involvement in projects to include doing design and analysis; leading technical teams; participating in design reviews; creating reports and other technical documents. This position includes both aspects of engineering and management; a candidate must have a thorough understanding of fundamental optics and practical engineering experience.
In this position, you will:
- Work customer-specified optical design and analysis projects that lead to prototype hardware.
- Interface with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and optical technicians to develop integrated engineering solutions from customer-generated requirements.
- Conduct customer-required analysis of optical systems to include detailed stray light analyses, imaging and non-imaging illumination systems, and polarization and diffractive optical systems.
- Provide optical engineering solutions to minimize stray light in complex optical systems, and optimize the output of illumination systems.
- Develop technical documentation and reports for consulting projects.
- Comply with BRO's project and quality processes.
BRO aggressively seeks optical engineering projects in the commercial and military spaces and other developing markets. Typical projects include illumination designs, on- and off-axis telescopes, eye pieces, and analysis and improvement of existing optical systems. Many designs lead to prototype hardware. Some designs move on to production. Opportunities exist for engineers to get involved in the development of assembly and test procedures in order to demonstrate product performance to customer specifications.
Experience with ASAP or other Monte-Carlo ray trace simulation programs, and a solid understanding of different types of optical systems are required. Competitive candidates will have a minimum of a Masters in Physics, Optical Engineering or similar discipline, and 5+ years of experience and/or training.
Illumination Engineer
In this position, you will:
- Develop, model, and analyze illumination systems in BRO's APEX®, ASAP®, and ReflectorCAD® software packages, including reflectors, luminaires, light pipes, and other non-imaging devices.
- Provide custom analysis and design of optical systems for customers.
- Develop technical documentation and reports for consulting projects.
- Assist with expanding the illumination customer base through development of new markets in both commercial and government arenas.
- Travel, attend tradeshows, and interface with customers and vendors on occasion.
- Comply with BRO's project and quality processes.
BRO has been aggressively developing markets and seeking projects in both commercial and military illumination projects. Typical projects include automotive reflectors, automotive interior lighting, commercial lighting, cabin aviation lighting, external aviation lighting, and military lighting. Many designs lead to prototype hardware. Some designs move onto production. As a result, opportunities exist for engineers to get involved in the development of assembly and test procedures in order to demonstrate product performance to customer specifications.
Illumination projects require a strong CAD background, preferably utilizing a surface based modeler such as Rhinoceros® ("Rhino") or a solid modeler such as SolidWorks®. Experience with APEX, ASAP, and ReflectorCAD, or other Monte-Carlo ray trace simulation programs and a solid understanding of different types of illumination systems are required. We prefer candidates who have knowledge of BRO software products.
Competitive candidates will have a minimum of a BS in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a similar discipline, and 5+ years of experience in illumination system design or optical engineering with experience related to illumination systems. Candidates should also have 2+ years of experience utilizing technical program management disciplines.
What BRO Offers
Competitive salaries, excellent benefits including a company-paid medical plan for employees and their dependents, employee incentive plans, 401(K), and a team environment led by experts in their respective fields.
Exploring the Possibilities
BRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are interested in employment opportunities with BRO, please submit your resume.
Breault Research Organization, Inc.
Department of Human Resources
6400 East Grant Road, Suite 350
Tucson, Arizona 85715 USA
E-mail: hr@breault.com
Fax: 520.721.9630, Attention: Human Resources
Recipient of:
- Arizona Governor's 2010 Small Business Innovator of the Year, GCOI Awards
- Community Service (2007), Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Awards
- Best Place to Work (1998 & 2001), Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Awards
- Named one of Arizona's Fastest Growing Hi-Tech Companies
- U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Award
