Radiance Technologies is seeking a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer to support ongoing research and development programs in areas including directed energy, pulsed power, energy storage, and related technologies. This is a full-time position based at a Radiance’s headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama.
This position involves fast-paced, hands-on work in a laboratory environment with a highly multidisciplinary team. The selected candidate will work closely with electrical, mechanical, computer, and other engineering disciplines, as well as engineering technicians, to design, build, integrate, and test advanced electrical systems and supporting technologies.
The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical/electronics engineering background with demonstrated experience across the engineering design lifecycle, including requirements development, trade studies, analytical calculations, schematic design, printed circuit board design, hardware integration, and testing.
The selected candidate will be expected to independently lead electrical hardware development efforts involving analog and digital circuitry, mixed-signal PCB design, embedded electronics, and system integration. The position also requires the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, conduct system-level testing, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to integrate electrical hardware into larger high-power microwave (HPM), pulsed-power, and related systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (A Master’s in STEM will substitute for 2 years of experience)
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Demonstrated experience with electrical hardware design through multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB design/layout for analog, digital, or mixed-signal electronics
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging
- Working knowledge of EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding, and electrical design practices
- Ability to independently solve technical problems and work effectively within a multidisciplinary R&D team
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience with Altium Designer or comparable schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Experience with circuit analysis, modeling, or simulation tools such as LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar
- Experience with high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCB design practices
- Experience designing or working with high-voltage systems, including creepage, clearance, insulation, and material-selection considerations
- Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and C/C++ development
- Experience designing or integrating digital communication interfaces
- Experience with EMI/EMC testing, troubleshooting, or mitigation
- Experience supporting pulsed-power, directed-energy, RF, or other specialized R&D systems
- Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineers
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Clearance:
Applicants selected will 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, or a Master's degree in STEM substituting for two years of experience
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Demonstrated experience with electrical hardware design through multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB design or layout for analog, digital, or mixed-signal electronics
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging
- Working knowledge of EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding, and electrical design practices
- Ability to independently solve technical problems and work effectively within a multidisciplinary R&D team
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience with Altium Designer or comparable schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Experience with circuit analysis, modeling, or simulation tools such as LTspice or MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience with high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCB design practices
- Experience designing or working with high-voltage systems, including creepage, clearance, insulation, and material-selection considerations
- Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and C/C++ development
- Experience designing or integrating digital communication interfaces
- Experience with EMI/EMC testing, troubleshooting, or mitigation
- Experience supporting pulsed-power, directed-energy, RF, or other specialized R&D systems
- Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineers
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
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®
