Optical Design Engineer – Advanced Sensor Systems

IERUS Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IERUS Technologies, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Optical Design Engineer to build and evaluate electro-optical sensor systems. The role involves hands-on laboratory work and collaboration within a team. Funding for the position is contingent on award status.

The candidate will leverage strong optics design and data analysis skills, with experience in Zemax/CODE V, MATLAB, and Python. US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in optics, engineering, physics, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in aerospace/defense systems R&D/production.
• Strong optical design, tolerance analysis, and optical materials knowledge (5+ years).
• Proficiency with Zemax or CODE V (2+ years).
• Data analysis with MATLAB or Python (2+ years).
• Experience conducting optical experiments (alignment, characterization).
• Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel for documentation.
• Must be a US Citizen and eligible for Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and perform integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems.
• Conduct optical experiments and alignment procedures.
• Perform tolerance analyses and design optimization.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with team in lab and field environments.

Skills

Interpersonal & technical comms

Security clearance eligibility

Lab teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Engineering/Physics or related

Master's degree in Optics/Engineering/Physics or related (preferred)

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

MATLAB

Python

Job description

IERUS Technologies, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Optical Design Engineer to build and evaluate electro-optical sensor systems. The role involves hands-on laboratory work and collaboration within a team. Funding for the position is contingent on award status.

The candidate will leverage strong optics design and data analysis skills, with experience in Zemax/CODE V, MATLAB, and Python. US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.