The Challengeof DiscoveryDevelop State of the ArtMeasurement Instruments andSystems for the Television Industry.

In the competitive field of electronics, thefuture belongs to those who improve,enhance, and develop new and betterproducts. We are staffing a New ProductDevelopment Group that will explore newconcepts in digital-based test, measurementand control products for television signals.The following openings are available forengineers who want to explore:

Software EngineersDevelop application software products foranalysis and measurement of televisionsignals and consult with customers indeveloping new test and measurementsystems. Contribute to the planning anddevelopment of future television signal pro-cessing and measurement systems. A BSCSor equivalent combination of experience andtraining required.

Electronic EngineersDesign and develop digital-based test,measurement, and control products fortelevision signals for existing formats, and thenew analog, digital, and high definitiontelevision formats. A BSEE or equivalentcombination of experience and trainingrequired.

In addition, successful candidates for allpositions will have a working knowledge of atleast one higher level programming language,knowledge of sampling theory, signalprocessing techniques, digital interfaces andtelevision production and transmissionpractices.

Tektronix can provide creative freedom,excellent technical resources, and a highlycompetitive compensation/benefits program.For prompt consideration for theseopportunities located in Oregon, please sendyour resume to Cindi Hall, MS 58-792,Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500, AMW1,Beaverton, OR 97077.

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