Optical Design Engineer

Since inception in 2010, IERUS has built, systematically grown, and expanded our facilities and capabilities to include complete analysis, design, test, prototyping, and low-rate production capabilities to support defense and commercial needs. IERUS maintains a positive, employee-focused work culture for innovation across the defense life cycle. IERUS’s founders recognized a need for employee‑driven innovation in science and engineering that was not possible at previous employers.

We focus on pushing the bounds of science, expediting technology transition, providing an engaging work environment for our employees, and bringing high‑value solutions to our customers. In the last decade, IERUS has grown our core competencies in electromagnetics phenomenology, analytical computing, and weapon systems engineering. These competencies are applied across mission areas of Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Strategic Systems, and Unmanned System technologies and provide the foundation on which we build complete solutions to our customers.

IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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