Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is searching for talented scientists and engineers with interest in custom electronics development, microelectronics, and systems security development to join our Microelectronics Technology Operation (MTO). We are looking for individuals capable of out-of-the-box thinking, with an innovative mindset and the ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary engineering teams. MTO is involved in the development and analysis of protective technology capabilities and products, advancing the state-of-the-art for the Department of War in areas ranging from secure microelectronics packaging to board-level electronics development to system-level security for weapons systems.
MTO is looking for an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer with the breadth and versatility to work across all design and development stages, from ideation to formal production acceptance testing for electronics subsystems utilizing embedded commercial processors, SoCs, GPUs, FPGAs and ASICs.
The ideal candidate will be adept at both embedded software and Hardware Description Languages (HDL) development. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with hardware design engineer(s) to turn up custom embedded hardware prototype designs, and maturing said prototypes into deployable solutions.
Must work well as part of small, fast-paced and mission-driven team(s). Multiple levels of seniority will be considered based on candidate qualifications.
Requirements:
B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field with 8+ years direct experience developing embedded systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Embedded Debugging / Emulation
Experience developing for real-time OS, embedded Linux, and / or bare metal
Ability to read schematics
Advanced or Expert level C programmer
FGPA: VHDL and / or Verilog
Desirable Qualifications / Skills (some or all would be viewed positively):
Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field with 20+ years of relevant work experience
Active Top Secret clearance
Demonstrated expertise as technical lead / architect for embedded projects - conceptualizing solutions to open-ended problems, deriving implementable requirements, and conveying design intent to a broader team.
Experience with system security architectures, cryptography implementation, roots of security, and / or secure boot
Entrepreneurial mindset - propose new ideas, processes, tools and solutions
Excel at verbal and written communication with customers and team members by providing reports, technical documentation, and guidance
Design, simulate, synthesize, and test IP for ASIC and FPGA projects
Authoring of software development plans
Proficiency and willingness to mentor junior technical personnel
Work Location:
In person, Huntsville, AL
Occasional travel as needed
Security Clearance:
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field
- 8+ years direct experience developing embedded systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Embedded Debugging / Emulation
- Experience developing for real-time OS, embedded Linux, and / or bare metal
- Ability to read schematics
- Advanced or Expert level C programmer
- FGPA: VHDL and / or Verilog
Radiance Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as generous, combining ESOP ownership with 401(k) profit sharing to build long-term wealth. A defined vesting schedule and recurring contributions reinforce the reliability of this component.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful wealth builder, with company stock value growth cited as an upside. Additional vehicles such as cash bonuses and synthetic appreciation rights add to perceived equity value.
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What We Do
Radiance Technologies, Inc. is an employee-owned small business prime contractor. Radiance leads the way in developing government and commercial customer-focused solutions. Leveraging its record of technical innovation and operational expertise, Radiance Technologies offers: • Cyber Solutions • Systems Engineering • Technology Development, Production, Testing, and Evaluation • Technology Application • Intelligence Community Support • Government Program Support The company’s 900+ employees in 15+ U.S. and international offices serve customers in the Department of Defense (DOD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the national intelligence community, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other government organizations, and selected commercial customers. Radiance Technologies continues to attract and retain talented motivated employees by being an employee-owned company – founded with the idea of providing an environment, a benefits package, and a stock ownership plan that are second to none. For more information, visit www.radiancetech.com. Radiance Technologies, Inc. – Concepts to Capabilities®







