STTR Phase II: Compact Aberration Compensated Focus and Scan Control for Biomedical Sensors
This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II project will develop a commercial prototype of an aberration compensated focus control device. This device, based on a MEMS technology, will allow the user to deflect a deformable membrane mirror in a controlled manner in order to select a desired focal length. The device also features active control of low-order aberrations. This technology will enable the next generation of biomedical imaging devices for microscopy applications by enabling focus control and aberration correction in a simple, compact and low-cost sensor. The broader impacts of this research are primarily in biomedical imaging. An industry partner is interested in using the technologys aberration correction capabilities to improve skin cancer detection with their confocal microscopy product line. Microscopy and endomicroscopy researchers at the University of Arizona have stated that this technology will be a valuable asset in their research in the fight against cancer. The company will also team with a recognized leader in MEMS technology to enable enhanced imaging capabilities, primarily for imaging in the field of ophthalmology. less This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II project will develop a commercial prototype of an aberration compensated focus control device. This device, based on a MEMS technology, will allow the user to deflect a deformable membrane mirror in a controlled manner in order to select a desired focal length. The device also features active control of low-order aberrations. This technology will enable the next generation of biomedical imaging devices for microscopy applications by enabling focus control and aberrat... more
Bridger Photonics, Inc. is a rapidly growing company specializing Precision LADAR and length metrology, mid-IR pulsed lasers and Precision LIDAR, and Advanced Imaging. We recently made the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing US companies.
We currently seek outstanding applicants to determine and demonstrate solutions to problems related to MEMS, deformable mirrors, photonics, linear optics, imaging, lasers, nonlinear optics, LADAR, LIDAR, remote sensing and other optical systems, helping to demonstrate advanced LADAR and LIDAR concepts, hardware, and systems, working with high-average-power cw lasers (> 10 W) and high-energy pulsed lasers (> 10 mJ, developing detailed optical designs, acquiring and processing data, writing technical reports, preparing and giving customer presentations.
This person will also assist and/or possibly lead groups of engineers, scientists, and technicians on new product development from conception through R&D to production of reliable commercial products related to Bridger's core technologies.
About Bridger Photonics, Inc.: Bridger Photonics, Inc. is a rapidly growing photonics company committed to becoming the world leader in Precision LADAR, Precision LIDAR, and Advanced Imaging. At Bridger Photonics, we value technical excellence, integrity and honesty above all else. We have demonstrated that creativity and hard work lead to great opportunities. We value our families, our community, and a sense of balance in life. It is through these core values that Bridger Photonics operates and continues to be successful.
Additional Information: Bridger Photonics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, disability, sex, familial status, or national origin. U.S. citizenship required.
Located in the heart of southwestern Montana’s Rocky Mountains, Bozeman, Montana offers unrivaled outdoor opportunities for skiing, hiking, climbing, biking, rafting, and camping; an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Yellowstone National Park is just a 1 ½ hour drive from our doorstep. Our community also offers an exceptional educational system, an infrastructure for successful technical businesses, and many cultural and sporting events. For us, these factors help make Bozeman the ideal place to live and work.
Required qualifications: • Ph.D. in MEMS, Laser, Optical, or Photonics Engineering, Physics or equivalent with significant laboratory experience. • Expertise and mastery in MEMS fabrication and photonics. • Willingness to work extremely hard and efficiently in fast-paced experimental laboratory environment. • Ability to take initiative and work independently to solve challenging problems. • Effectively communicate with customers, technical staff, and management.
Preferred qualifications: • Direct hands-on experience designing and fabricating MEMS deformable mirrors. • Strong theoretical background in Fourier optics, diffraction, imaging systems, solid-state lasers, and nonlinear optics. • Expertise in LADAR, LIDAR, and laser remote sensing. • Proficiency with the following software: LabVIEW, Zemax, and Matlab software.
