Optical Design Engineer
IERUS Technologies•Huntsville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
IERUS Technologies is seeking a self-motivated Optical Design Engineer to build and perform integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems. This position involves significant hands-on laboratory work and interaction with team members during sensor development. The position is also contingent on the award of funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Optics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years experience in research, development, production, or operation of aerospace and defense systems.
- Strong background in optical system design, tolerance analysis, and optical materials (5+ years).
- Proficiency in optical modeling tools such as Zemax, CODE V, or similar (2+ years).
- Proficiency in data analysis and reduction in tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar (2+ years).
- Experience conducting optical experiments (e.g., optical alignment, imaging system characterization, etc.).
- Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel to author technical documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills.
- Must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Optics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- 10+ years experience in optical system design, tolerance analysis, and optical materials (5+ years).
- 5+ years designing, producing, or utilizing opto-mechanical systems for IR, near IR, or visible spectrum applications.
- Previous experience in a lab and field environment researching and/or testing different optical, electro-optical, or opto-mechanical sensors and systems.
- Interest or prior experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving optical, mechanical, and electrical issues affecting optical systems.
- Willing and able to work in a clean room.
Responsibilities
- Build and perform integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems.
- Conduct optical experiments (e.g., optical alignment, imaging system characterization, etc.).
- Author technical documentation using Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve optical, mechanical, and electrical issues affecting optical systems.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Retirement options
- Benefits packages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
