Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. - a Heico company
Thomas Danielson is an experienced engineer and researcher specializing in infrared systems and optical data transfer, currently serving as the IRSP Product Engineering Lead and Systems Engineer at Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. since March 2014. Prior to this role, Thomas was a Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where significant contributions included developing firmware and diagnostic software for particle detectors. Academic experience encompasses a Doctor of Philosophy in Elementary Particle Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where Thomas also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant, analyzing electron-proton interactions and optimizing trigger software, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in introductory physics courses. Thomas began the academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Knox College.
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. - a Heico company
Santa Barbara Infrared designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced infrared and electro-optical test instrumentation available. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems and are used world wide in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR was founded in 1986 and quickly became the leader in the electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation field. In 1999 SBIR became part of HEICO Corporation, an aerospace company based in Hollywood, Florida. HEICO Corporation is a rapidly growing, technology-driven company that has been engaged in niche market segments within the aerospace, aviation and electronics industries for more than 60 years. Additionally, HEICO has been named on Forbes' Best 100 Small Companies list and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" list routinely. SBIR has continued to maintain its' leadership position within the test instrumentation field and is still the preferred supplier to many of the major domestic and international manufacturers of E-O sensors and systems. SBIR's focus is on providing well engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. Our extensive design capabilities cover the spectrum of infrared, laser, visible and dynamic scene projection applications. SBIR's proven systems engineering expertise combined with a practical, design-for-manufacturing approach results in production and custom instrumentation for the most discerning customers.