Job Requirements Huntsville, AL Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $115,000 - $180,000 Job Description New Era 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.

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