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Rebellion Photonics is an advanced optics company spun out of Rice University. Our company is commercializing our revolutionary ‘snap-shot’ hyperspectral imaging technology for the research, safety, and security markets. With the world’s only real-time, high quality, full-format, chemical imaging platform technology, Rebellion Photonics hopes to launch several exciting products within the next few years. To do this we need a technical team that is innovative, hard-working, and rebellious!

We are constantly looking for bright and innovative people

Diamond Turning Machinist

Responsible for set up and production of diamond turned mold inserts. This will include machine operation, program inputs, tool setup, cosmetic and dimensional inspection for a fabrication start up.

This is an opportunity for the right person to work with some of the most advanced technology in the industry. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to program and operate state-of-the-art lathe equipment and be extremely detail oriented. Candidates tool set-up experience coupled with proficiency in programming is essential. Hired person will be responsible for set up and production of diamond turned mold inserts. This will include machine operation, program inputs, tool setup, cosmetic and dimensional inspection. Provide segmented and aspheric tooling and meet production plan requirements Keep own work instructions and assigned production volume reporting up to date Maintain and achieve production volumes Train and monitor post production inspection of ophthalmic mold tools Perform other duties as assigned

Background and Education Required:

    A two-year degree in Technical machining is required plus one year of machining experience Alternatively, five years of machining on low volume precision CNC lathes in lieu of a machining degree Background in metrology including working with surface profilers, interferometers and microscopes is critical Experience in low volume, high precision, CNC lathe work required Ability to program and operate state of the art lathe equipment (G-Code or M-Code) Shop and optical math Computer Skills involving Cad Cam, CNC macros, Excel and statistical software Candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem solving skills a must Ability to develop process improvements Previous work in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks is helpful

Requirements:

  • Ability to program and operate state of the art lathe equipment
  • Shop and optical math
  • Computer Skills involving Cad Cam, CNC macros, Excel and statistical software
  • Candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem solving skills a must

Sorry—no relocation packages are available.

No agencies, please.

Sorry – at this time we can only accept US Citizens and US Permanent Residents.

Benefits:

Experience-based competitive salary, company-paid medical benefits.

Junior Software Engineer

Are you a C++ software engineer with interest in developing sophisticated measurement equipment? Are you interested in putting your mark on the company’s future? Do you love writing software for devices that end up in satellites, advanced biomedical laboratories, military equipment and on oil rigs?

Rebellion Photonics offers all of the above. We are looking for dynamic software engineers to develop state of the art software for its new hyperspectral imaging camera product line. Our products enable discoveries in medicine and biology, discover chemicals at a distance, provide real time target tracking and more. Their applications range from advanced biomed labs to satellites. Hyperspectral imaging is a dynamically developing field and Rebellion Photonics is on the cutting edge. Software is a critical part of what we do so we are seeking the best.

We are looking for entry level engineer to help in implementation of dynamically reconfigurable software for acquisition and analysis of hyperspectral data and beyond. The candidate should be well-rounded with passion for software development but whose interests are not limited to writing code. We need people who can think on their own and see software as part of the entire product. Creativity, independent thinking, vision are required. Rebellion Photonics offers interesting work, dynamic, friendly and informal environment with excellent perspectives to grow with the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Be part of a software design team responsible for acquisition, analysis and presentation of hyperspectral data, calibration procedures for instruments.
  • Participate in instrument design meetings, guide the design of software and integration with product line.
  • Be a part of small multidisciplinary development team working on the core company technologies.
  • Work with customers on defining software features, product specifications, testing protocols, etc.

Requirements:

  • This is a junior software position with great opportunities to grow
  • Strong C++ skills.
  • At least BS degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration skills
  • Multithreaded software development, GPGPU programming a plus.
  • Strong math and physics background is a plus.
  • Experience with Qt toolkit is welcome but not required.
  • Working knowledge of python is a plus.

Sorry—no relocation packages are available.

No calls or agencies, please.

Sorry – at this time we can only accept US Citizens and US Permanent Residents.

Benefits:

experience based competitive salary, company-paid medical benefits, stock options

 

 

How to apply:

Email  Rebellion Photonics at careers@rebellionphotonics.com with the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume