Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Dayton OH area. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, interesting assignments, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and integration of our next-generation electronic devices. In this role, you will bridge the gap between physical hardware and computer code, taking ownership of the entire firmware lifecycle from initial proof-of-concept to production-ready software. As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional hardware and product teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture & Design: Define high-level software architecture, state machines, and sequence diagrams for robust, low-power embedded systems.
- Firmware Development: Write, test, and optimize clean, maintainable, and high-performance code in C/C++ for bare-metal systems, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), or embedded Linux.
- Hardware-Software Integration: Partner closely with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and interface code with sensors, power management circuits, and analog electronics.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Debug complex system-level bugs using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Conduct rigorous code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and guide junior and mid-level engineers.
Core Technical Requirements
- Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software/firmware development.
- Programming: Deep proficiency in legacy and modern development languages
- Hardware Platforms: Extensive experience working with microcontrollers/microprocessors
- Protocols: In-depth understanding of standard communication protocols and buses.
- Tools: Expert familiarity with hardware debugging tools
- Military Domain/Weapon Systems Experience: 10 years of documented and verifiable military systems, technical, and maintenance experience. Military technical instructor experience preferred
Security Clearance Requirement
- Must have a current TS/SCI security clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance to start work.
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
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years hands-on embedded software/firmware development
- Proficiency in legacy and modern development languages (C/C++)
- Experience with bare-metal systems, RTOS, or embedded Linux
- Extensive experience with microcontrollers and microprocessors
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols and buses
- Expert familiarity with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, digital multimeter)
- 10 years of documented and verifiable military systems technical and maintenance experience
- Military technical instructor experience
- Current TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI to start work
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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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability. Wellness features such as on-site fitness and structured programs further bolster perceived health support.
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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®
