IERUS specializes in technology research, testing, and implementation with core competencies in electromagnetics phenomenology, computational analytics (algorithm acceleration and machine learning), and weapon system engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit www.ierustech.com.
IERUS participates in projects that address weapon systems engineering and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques as well as RF/Optical hardware prototyping and low rate production. We generally seek to apply agile development fundamentals across our corporate portfolio to accelerate technology development timelines. The end goal being early discovery, accelerated development, and high customer engagement.
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 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.
Required Skills:
- 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.
Preferred Skills:
- 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.
Location: Huntsville, AL
IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
IERUS Technologies participates in E-Verify.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in optics, engineering, physics, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in research, development, production, or operation of aerospace and defense systems
- At least 5 years of experience in optical system design, tolerance analysis, and optical materials
- At least 2 years of proficiency with optical modeling tools such as Zemax, CODE V, or similar
- At least 2 years of proficiency in data analysis and reduction using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
- Experience conducting optical experiments, including optical alignment and imaging system characterization
- Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel for technical documentation
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Master's degree in optics, engineering, physics, or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in optical system design, tolerance analysis, and optical materials
- At least 5 years designing, producing, or using opto-mechanical systems for infrared, near-infrared, or visible-spectrum applications
- Previous laboratory and field experience researching or testing optical, electro-optical, or opto-mechanical sensors and systems
- Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving optical, mechanical, and electrical issues affecting optical systems
- Willingness and ability to work in a clean room
What We Do
IERUS, at its core, is a high-end technology firm. IERUS recruits and retains a work force of highly skilled and educated engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. While IERUS’s core is electro-optics/infra-red (EOIR) and electromagnetic (EM) technology, IERUS engineers come from various backgrounds. IERUS employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to recruiting high caliber personnel. IERUS emphasizes creativity and fosters an environment that encourages employees to pursue technically challenging problems that fit within their interest and capability set. IERUS’s work force education ranges from bachelors through PhDs, specializing in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Math. Approximately one quarter of IERUS’s technical staff have PhDs, over three quarters hold a Masters level degree or above, and the remaining have bachelors engineering degrees. This spread means IERUS can apply in-depth technical leadership where needed but has the labor distribution base to solve problems cost efficiently.
