Corporate Affiliates

As affiliates of the College of Engineering and the Sciences, the following companies recognize UCSB's leadership and excellence in research and education. Through their affiliation and campus involvement, they support faculty and student research, offer internship and full-time employment, and are strong advocates for our programs.

The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation, based in El Segundo, Calif., is an independent, nonprofit company that provides objective technical analyses and assessments for national security space programs and selected civil and commercial space programs in the national interest.

Air Products

A Fortune 500 company with annual revenues of $8.1 billion, operations in over 30 countries, and more than 20,000 employees, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, advanced coatings and adhesives, home healthcare services, and natural gas liquefaction.

Collaborations and employment opportunities exist for researchers in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and Materials.

Allergan Medical

A global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative products for the ophthalmology, neurosciences, medical dermatology, medical aesthetics and other specialty markets.

Ask.com

A leading search engine on the Web, Ask.com combines world-class search technology with one-of-a-kind search tools to help people get what they are looking for faster. With Ask.com, it's not just about which sites are the biggest: it's about which ones are the best. Ask.com is a division of IAC Search & Media, a wholly-owned business of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Bosch

A global manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, Bosch is actively pursuing research and development in sensor and communication technologies, MEMS integration techniques and RF applications, IC Design, new powertrain concepts, 3D technologies, communication, human-machine interaction, software engineering and software intensive multi sensor/multi data source systems.

Collaborations are available for graduate students and faculty interested in these research areas.

Callwave

CallWave, headquartered in downtown Santa Barbara, is leading the way in developing applications for both consumers and businesses that make phones and computers work better together.

CallWave is actively hiring product managers and web designers, and is always looking for good UCSB students. Visit our careers website to learn more.

ConMed Linvatec Endoscopy

ConMed Linvatec Endoscopy is a cutting edge local manufacturer of surgical video systems and digital signal processing technology. The first company to bring a True High Definition multi-specialty endoscopy system to market, our growing global presence continues to penetrate all global markets.

Through our supply chain in partnership with other ConMed corporate affiliates, we have an expanding market share across 6 continents. As an integral driver of technology in the ConMed family of companies, a NASDAQ listed corporation and employer of over 3000 as far afield as Australia and Finland, we continue our local pioneering spirit for continual innovation.

Santa Barbara Focalplane Santa Barbara

Lockheed Martin--Santa Barbara Focalplane is a world leader in the design, custom development and manufacture of multi-spectral infrared focal plane array detectors, camera cores and complete camera imaging systems. Santa Barbara Focalplane's broad spectrum of products covers applications from high-end military and space systems to commercial off the shelf components and camera systems.

Kaseya

Kaseya is a rapidly growing software company who is the leader in providing IT Automation solutions to managed service providers and enterprises throughout the world. Deployed on over 1 million machines in over 25 countries, our customers manage distributed IT infrastructure easily and efficiently with one integrated Web based platform.

We have no outside investment, are highly profitable, provide great benefits and stock options. View available positions on Gaucholink.

Mentor Graphics

Mentor Graphics is a technology leader in electronic design automation (EDA), providing software and hardware design solutions that enable companies to develop better electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. Mentor Graphics has the broadest industry portfolio of best-in-class products and is the only EDA company with an embedded software solution.

Northrop Grumman

A $30 billion global defense and technology company, Northrop Grumman develops systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Nova Coast

An IT Professional Services and Software Development firm headquartered in Santa Barbara with practice areas in information security, including Internet security, identity management, desktop management, open source Linux, and enterprise application development.

Intern and employment opportunities exist for software developers.

Occam Networks

A telecommunications equipment provider that created a new type of loop carrier based on IP and Ethernet. Occam's products enable telecommunications providers to deliver advanced broadband services such as HD TV and Video on Demand (VoD) as well as basic voice services like POTs.

Internship and full time opportunities are available for students interested in networking and the growing number of broadband applications including IP video and Voice over IP (VoIP).

Pfizer

Pfizer Inc discovers, develops, manufactures and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals and many of the world's best-known consumer brands.

Raytheon

As an industry leader in defense and government electronics, Raytheon provides space, information technology, technical services, and business aviation and special mission aircraft. Research interests include sensors and sensor networks, controls, materials, mechanical and electrical engineering related research. Raytheon is also a member of the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB).

Research, science, and engineering positions are listed at www.rayjobs.com/campus/CollegeJobSearch.html

Renco Encoders

RENCO Encoders when you need an encoder you can count on. RENCO Encoders, a California-based company, designs and manufacturers all our products, standard and custom, on site at our Goleta, CA facility. Our aim is to assist our customers in maintaining a competitive advantage in a global market. We employ both Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and offer a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins designs, produces, and supports communication and aviation electronics for commercial and government customers.

Research interests include optoelectronics and signal processing.

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic components, instruments and communication products, systems engineering solutions, aerospace engines and components and on-site gas and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is a high-technology enterprise with world-class R&D capabilities in imaging sensors, materials technology, electronics, and information science. TS&I performs research services for the U.S. Government and private sector companies, as well as manufacturing and selling high value products a result of world class Research and Development. For more information on TS&I visit our website at www.teledyne-si.com.

Video Products

A supplier of point- to-point transport and conversion hardware and software products for the telecommunications industry, VPG's research interests include video compression and signal processing, the use of JPEG 2000, SONET, and IP protocols for HD data transfer, and database related technologies.

Internship and full time opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students with interest or experience in related research areas.

If you would like to explore opportunities with any of these companies, contact Andrew Elliott Corporate Programs Manager 893-5497 or elliott@engr.ucsb.edu