Corporate Information - StellarNet, Inc.

StellarNet Global Headquarters- Tampa, Florida

StellarNet, Inc. manufactures precision fiber optic spectrometers for portable and multi-channel industrial applications, which enable low cost spectroscopy solutions. Our expertise in electro-optics, software design, and applications development, provides unmatched price performance in the global instrumentation market

In 1993 StellarNet developed a miniature fiber optic spectrometer that connects to a computers parallel printer interface, a revolutionary advancement in high speed connectivity. The instrument is ruggedized for portability and works with all versions of Windows or embedded systems. The robust electro-optics deliver long-term reliable performance for demanding environments. A USB-2 interface now provides the ultimate spectrometer connectivity with up to 8 simultaneous channels.

Our headquarters is home to our extensive engineering/production and systems integration facilities where our spectrometers and integrated computer systems are designed, assembled and tested. Our Sales and Application Engineers are systems integration experts. We understand that successful implementation of process control applications require industrial strength components and demand extensive analytical know how to provide the best reliability and performance.

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Careers at StellarNet – Updated 6/13/2023

1. Production – Electronic Engineer/Technician (Intermediate/Senior Level)

StellarNet, Inc. a small and growing spectroscopy instrumentation and sensor manufacturer is currently seeking an Intermediate/Senior level Electronic Engineer/Technician at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, FL (near Race Track Rd; Oldsmar Flea Market). Check out our product lines that you will be working with! www.StellarNet.us.

– PCB Layout and circuit Design
– Soldering small surface mount parts and wire harness
– Analog and digital circuit troubleshooting
– SMT (0403 package and .5 pitch) and PTH soldering
– RMA analysis, reporting and repair
– Prototyping and working example experience
– PCB rework
– IPC Class 2 & 3, J standard, Cypress ISR and Xilinx experience a plus
– assembles products utilizing process instructions and/or verbal instructions when necessary
– component level testing of incoming parts
– basic machine shop skills for light fabrication
– performs other duties as assigned or directed
– record keeping, organizational & teamwork skills
– Testing and experimentation on new products

Software skills are optional but preferred:
– Python, C, C#, VB, VBA, Pascal, LabVIEW
– USB and driver level communication protocol

Also, availability for recent graduate electronic engineers as well, contact us today!

2. Production –Assembler/Soldering Technician

Job activities will include soldering surface mount parts on PCBs, rework, wiring, and general assembly of electronic instruments. The ideal candidate will possess basic mechanical skills, and will be proficient using hand and power tools, in addition to being familiar with SMD soldering techniques. Additionally, this position will also include optical component assembly such as alignment of lenses, gratings, detectors and packaging of spectrometer products.

– Soldering small surface mount parts and wire harness
– SMT (0403 package and .5 pitch) and PTH soldering
– PCB rework
– Assembles products utilizing process instructions and/or verbal instructions when necessary
– Component level testing of incoming parts
– Basic machine shop skills for light fabrication
– Performs other duties as assigned or directed
– Record keeping, organizational & teamwork skills

Education and/or work experience will determine starting salary. All optical assembly tasks will receive onsite training and can be assumed entry level. StellarNet is a well established, small, and growing company, with a tight knit team that has plenty of room for advancement. We are looking for a new team member who is excited to grow with us and is ready to develop a lasting career.

3. Production – Spectrometer Technician/Optical Assembly

Job activities will include general assembly of spectrometers including alignment of optics such as lenses, gratings, and detectors and packaging of complete spectrometer products.  The ideal candidate will possess basic mechanical skills and will be proficient using hand and power tools.  Basic use of computer programs such as MS Excel is required.

– Assembly of spectrometers and optics utilizing process instructions and/or verbal instructions when necessary
– Component level testing of incoming parts
– Basic machine shop skills for light fabrication
– Performs other duties as assigned or directed
– Record keeping, organizational & teamwork skills

Education and/or work experience will determine starting salary. All optical assembly tasks will receive onsite training and can be assumed entry level. If you possess experience in the field of optical manufacturing please let us know and we can offer you increased compensation. StellarNet is a well established, small, and growing company, with a tight knit team that has plenty of room for advancement. We are looking for a new team member who is excited to grow with us and is ready to develop a lasting career.

Email your resume to Jpierce@StellarNet.us.

StellarNet Career Benefits

• Small company work environment
• Exciting new technologies
• Unlimited growth potential within StellarNet
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5
• Health care plan + optional dental
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Over 90% historical employee retention over 10 years
• Monthly “Lunch and Learns” and educational activities
• Monthly BBQs & team building activities

Solutions Designed for Your Applications

Our design engineering team uses the latest software technology for rapid application development and deployment of custom design requirements. We take pride in completing every custom project, regardless of size, on time and within budget. Complete systems integration for application specific instrumentation is available. A 48 hour burn-in test is standard for our off the shelf instrumentation products. Customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal.

We back up our commitment to quality with a 1-year warranty on our computer and instrumentation products. In addition, our standard products are covered by a 30-day, money-back guarantee of complete satisfaction (a 10% re-stocking fee may apply).

Corporate History

StellarNet Inc., is a privately held Florida corporation, established in January 1991 by Will Pierce, to pursue the development of process control instrumentation solutions. Prior to that time, Mr. Pierce had developed process control systems to test Ring Laser Gyros used for inertial guidance at Honeywell.

In 1993 StellarNet Inc. was contracted by Ocean Optics, Inc. to jointly develop “the SpectraScope(tm)” software for the S1000 and PC1000 spectrometers. In 1994 Mr. Pierce developed the first truly portable spectrometer using the S1000 and NI-DAQ PCMCIA card for notebook computers (A2D digitizer card made by National Instruments). The new instrument was named the PS1000 portable spectrometer and was just 6 x 3.5 x .15 inches (smaller than your shoe).

In 1995 StellarNet developed a spectrometer that connected to a computers printer port and had an integrated digitizer eliminating the need for the NI-DAQ card. Design features were introduced to enhance instrument stability and reliability. Because of modular electro-optic design, new instruments can be easily configured with a variety of detectors and optics. StellarNet Inc has received patents for its optical spectrographs. In 1998 StellarNet released its new 32 bit Win95/WinNT spectrometer operating software named SpectraWiz(tm) with associated process control and monitor applications.

We are “Developing Intelligence from Light” to help solve today’s life science applications for a brighter tomorrow.

Community Involvement

Local and Professional Memberships

• American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Photonics Online
• Optical Society of America (OSA)
• Society for Applied Spectroscopy
• The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)
• UCF CREOL