Joe has been working advanced technology development at SSG for over 10 years. He has extensive experience in SiC systems, SiC manufacturing development, precision position sensors, advanced control systems, and novel optical manufacturing and test approaches. Mr. Robichaud was responsible for some of the earliest SiC optics/systems developments done at SSG, and he has worked closely with SSG's Tinsley subsidiary, supporting the modification/improvement of Tinsley's CC0S process, and working as SSG/Tinsley's JWST Program Manager.