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.
Illumination Engineers
In this position, you will:
- Develop, model, and analyze illumination systems in ASAP® Optical Software and ReflectorCAD™ Segmented Reflector Design Software, 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
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 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 ASAP.
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.
Regional Support Manager - Japan
In this position you will:
- Work as liaison to develop long term business relationships with sales market in Japan
- Build and maintain customer relationships
- Establish and maintain courteous professional relationships with secondary sales representatives
- Provide optical engineering technical support to customers via on-site meetings and email
- Provide technical support to representatives at sales meetings
- Develop instructional material and conduct software training
- Represent BRO at technical tradeshows, including the preparation and presentation of software information
- Develop technical documentation for BRO's software products
Competitive candidates will have a minimum of a Masters in Physics, Optical Engineering or similar discipline and 5+ years of experience and/or training, Speak fluent Japanese (native speaker desirable) and have proficiency in English, have the ability to travel, or live, in Japan and be able to travel to the US. Knowledge of BRO's ASAP® Software is a plus. Experience selling high-value software solutions and services is a plus. Equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered.
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:
- Community Service (2007), Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Awards
- Best Place to Work (1998 & 2001), Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Awards
- Arizona's Fastest Growing Hi-Tech Companies (5 consecutive years)
- Exporter of the Year
- U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Award