Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is seeking a talented Project Engineer to support the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Group. The Project Engineer will directly support the Army’s Manufacturing Industrial Base team to advance manufacturing capability across multiple emerging technologies such as High Energy Laser (HEL) and High Power Microwave (HPM) systems. Candidate will work as an individual contributor and within a diverse, multi-discipline team supporting and leading multiple, simultaneous efforts.
Successful candidates are those willing to learn new and challenging technologies and apply both proven and novel manufacturing concepts to the production of complex systems. Additional winning qualities: the experience to communicate clearly with teammates, customers, and subcontractors at various levels of technical knowledge; the confidence to advise owners of low-rate, immature manufacturing processes on how to advance with respect to DoD manufacturing guideposts; and the ability to work within a close-knit team, bringing enthusiasm into a serious job to advance critical technologies towards service in the field.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as Technical Resource for the team on specific aspects of manufacturing and technology based on research and consultation with available Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Generate requests for information (RFIs), industry surveys, and other solicitations to collect the information needed to understand the strengths/weaknesses of suppliers/supply chains that support critical technologies for the Department of War (DoW)
- Plan requests for proposals (RFPs) and other solicitations to collect/develop solutions to the challenges/weaknesses identified in industry surveys, etc for the identified technologies
- Work with Project Analyst/Lead to develop detailed statements of work (SOWs) to outline the tasks required to implement solutions to industry challenges
- Evaluate and provide recommendations/ feedback on deliverables
- Work with suppliers and partners to identify and evaluate project-specific risks
- Travel to various vendors and manufacturing facilities across the US, up to 20%
- Support Project Analyst/Lead for day-to-day execution of assigned projects, reporting to the Program Manager
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Required Skills
- Ability to obtain Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field
- Able to work well within a team/collaborative environment
Required Experience
- 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Experience with senior leader communication of complex technologies
Desired Experience
- Experience developing and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Quality Management System best practicesExperience with Quality measures (e.g. FMECA, Statistical Controls, etc.)
- Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and development cycles
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
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Five years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Experience communicating complex technologies to senior leaders
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes
- Experience with Quality Management System best practices
- Experience with quality measures such as FMECA and statistical controls
- Working knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition processes and development cycles
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®
