Development Engineer - Characterization Measurements IRnova

Production processes at IRnova include test measurements and characterization of the products - large imaging arrays and integrated modules. Characterization processes employ a great deal of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills, such as technical physics, automation and electronic equipment, applied and system programming and mechanical design.

Your mission will be owning the acceptance test procedure (ATP) which will include;

· Coordinating the measurements on daily and hourly basis dependent on the current needs and availabilities including all logistics · Establishing and enforcing quality procedures for the ATP processes and equipment, incuding necessary documentation, tests and calibrations · Providing support to the production team for the ATP measurements including the methodology, hardware, software, logistics · Performing the ATP measurements when necessary · Owning and performing certain process steps · Participating, together with other Optronics and Development engineers, in the development of the characterization methods and infrastructure

The position implies a substantial amount of practical work in the lab. You will work in close contact with engineers from the Optronics team, the production team, R&D team.

· Master degree in technical physics, electrical/electronics engineering, automation, or similar

· Practical skills in measurement techniques, hands-on experience strongly desired

· High level in both technical and communication English (written and spoken)

· Practical skills in applied and low-level instrument programming (e.g. Matlab, Java, C/C++, Python) · Knowledge about mixed signal electronics, for camera systems in particular · Knowledge about mechanical design · Swedish and major European languages

· Highly organized and proactive · Enjoy working together in a team to jointly achieve the best result · Independent and goal oriented · Good problem solver with analytical skills · Positive towards learning new things and developing the competence in different areas · Ability to work with many different cultures

IRnova is part of a handful of companies in the world capable of producing cooled infrared detectors. These devices, relying on the fascinating principles of quantum physics, serve both the defence and industrial markets, with applications ranging from tank sights and anti-air systems to search and rescue and optical gas imaging. An increasingly important market is space, where IRnova’s world-leading T2SL technology can be used in the extended shortwave region for Earth observation from satellites.

Your Application:

Does this sound like something for you? We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible – the final application deadline is May 31, 2026, but we review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, and the positions may be filled before then. In this recruitment process, IRnova is collaborating with Thalamus. The responsible recruiter is Camilla Molander at 070 307 12 50, [email protected]

Please submit your application no later than Aug 31, 2026. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously. We look forward to getting to know you!

We hope to see you in the interview room soon!