Optical Engineer Resume
Boulder, CO
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Optics & Electromagnetics: Projector Systems Radiometers Interferometers, Laser Construction Polarizing Filters Paraxial Ray Tracing, Geometrical Optics Laser Propagation/Alignment Optical Properties of Materials
Electronics & Programming Skills: Analog/Digital circuit design, clocked data recovery, cross clock timing analysis, writing test benches, signal processing, electronic design automation, as well as simulation, programming, and CAD tools, including C++/Python MATLAB LabView, ModelSim RTL Design Verilog HDL, Bash/Perl Scripting SATA Protocol DDR Memory/ONFI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Optical Engineer
Confidential, Boulder, CO
Responsibilities:
- Conducted optical metrology experiments to quantify cinema screen product reliability
- Analyzed and qualified performance of optical material to further cinema screen product development
- Designed and constructed optical instruments for use in quality control measurements
- Provided software support and development for factory machines and equipment
- Produced documentation of procedures and specifications for cinema screen product manufacturing
Digital Design Engineer
Confidential, Longmont, CO
Responsibilities:
- Designed embedded systems for SATA storage technology
- Designed Verilog HDL modules for Altera and Xilinx FGPAs
- Verified designs using ModelSim, QuestaSim, and Cadence simulations
Optical Engineering Intern
Confidential, Albuquerque, NM
Responsibilities:
- Conducted studies to contribute to internal R&D sensor optical design
- Designed, specified, and recommended optical components used for bench - top experiment
- Utilized hardware and software tools to test automation of experiment equipment
Physics Teaching Assistant
Confidential, Golden, CO
Responsibilities:
- Taught introductory physics to students in a laboratory environment
- Proctored and graded student exams and assignments
Project Manager
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Promoted from human directional staff to project manager (11/09)
- Directed 10+ employees in day to day tasks
Confidential, Golden, CO
Senior Design Project
Responsibilities:
- Designed and construct physical apparatus for alignment and characterization of test beam
- Performed field test of laser system to characterize an optical cosmic ray detector
- Collected and analyzed data from the test laser to calibrate cosmic ray detector
