Senior Optical Design Engineer - Defense Sensor Systems Lab

Ierus-Technologies,-Inc.; West Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement options

Benefits package

Job summary

IERUS Technologies is seeking a self-motivated Optical Design Engineer to build and perform integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems. This role involves significant hands‑on laboratory work and collaboration with the team during sensor development.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Optics/Engineering/Physics with 5+ years in aerospace/defense, strong design and analysis skills, and proficiency in Zemax or CODE V, MATLAB/Python. U.S.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a strong background in optical system design and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with optical materials and optical experiments is required.
• Proficiency with Zemax or CODE V and data analysis tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and perform integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory work and collaborate with team members during sensor development.
• Position contingent on funding and security clearance eligibility.

Skills

Optical design

Tolerance analysis

Optical materials

Zemax CODE V

MATLAB Python

Optical experiments

Documentation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Engineering/Physics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

Python

MATLAB

Job description

IERUS Technologies is seeking a self-motivated Optical Design Engineer to build and perform integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems. This role involves significant hands‑on laboratory work and collaboration with the team during sensor development.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Optics/Engineering/Physics with 5+ years in aerospace/defense, strong design and analysis skills, and proficiency in Zemax or CODE V, MATLAB/Python. U.S.