The position:

Production processes at IRnova include test measurements and characterization of the products - large image arrays and integrated modules. Constant development of new products and their introduction to the market calls for intensifying of automation of tests and characterization processes at different levels and productions steps at IRnova.

Characterization processes employ a great deal of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills, such as technical physics, automation, electronics, applied and system programming.

Your main responsibility will be owning the automation part of the characterization process which will include

· Developing software and hardware infrastructure for all kinds of characterization procedures in production and development

· Maintaining applied software including production databases

· Participating in the development of the characterization methods and setups for the existing and new products, production support, customer support, etc

· Participating in development projects

· Working together with other Optronics and Development engineers on introduction of AI technologies into manufacturing and development processes

The position implies a great deal of practical work in the lab. You will work in close contact with other engineers from the Optronics team, the production team, R&D team, technical support for sales and customer support.

Competence Profile

Required
• Master degree in technical physics, electrical/electronic engineering, automation, or similar
• Experience and proven practical skills in automation and measurement techniques (e.g. SCPI based automation)
• Good practical skills in applied and low-level instrument programming (e.g. C/C++, Python, Java, Matlab)
• High level in both technical and communication English (written and spoken)

Valued
• Knowledge about the application of AI in industrial environments

• Knowledge about mixed signal electronics, for camera systems in particular

• Swedish and major European languages

Personal Characteristics

• Enjoy working together in a team to jointly achieve the best result for the customers and the company

• Independent and goal oriented

• Good problem solver with analytical skills

• Highly organized and proactive

• Positive towards learning new things and developing the competence in different areas

• Ability to work with many different cultures

What you get at IRnova

The position will offer you a dynamic and challenging, yet friendly and fun, environment that will present numerous opportunities to discover your potential through training and development. At IRnova, you will work in the Electrum Laboratory in Kista, a state-of-the-art facility that contributes to making the time from groundbreaking scientific results to fully featured commercial products surprisingly short. The recent success of its latest released products means it’s time to get new hands on-board for the coming expansion.

As an employee at IRnova, you will have access to their benefits package, which includes among other things, 30 vacation days, pension plan ITP and health care benefits. There is also an incentive employee stock options plan, where all employees get the opportunity to invest in the company and benefit from the growth ahead.

Your future employer

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 recruiters are Eva Baumgartner, who can be reached at 070-593 65 20 or eva.baumgartner@thalamus.se and Camilla Molander at 070 307 12 50, camilla.molander@thalamus.se

Please submit your application no later than May 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!