Aerospace Engineer

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support the Test and Training Group in Huntsville, AL. You will bridge engineering and flight operations, designing, building, and piloting UAS used as live targets for DE and kinetic weapon tests.

You will assemble, modify, and maintain UAS platforms, act as remote pilot in command, and integrate sensors and telemetry. The role involves travel and hands-on field operations in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on maintenance/field service experience.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a clearance.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Some programming experience (MATLAB, C#, C++, Python).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and maintain UAS platforms to meet target profiles.
• Serve as remote pilot in command for UAS flights during live-fire tests.
• Integrate sensors, tracking aids, and telemetry on UAS platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and analyze live-fire tests.
• Perform pre-flight inspections and post-flight maintenance.
• Maintain flight logs, maintenance records, and documentation.
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify electrical modules and wire harnesses.
• Travel ~25% for extended assignments.

Skills

UAS experience

Remote piloting

MATLAB

C++

Python

C#

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee‑owned company, is seeking a talented Aerospace Engineer to support the Test and Training Group to support the US Army’s next‑generation weapon testing programs. Successful candidate will bridge the gap between engineering and flight operations. Candidate will design, build, and pilot Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) used as live targets. These targets will directly test and evaluate Directed Energy (DE) and Kinetic Weapon Systems. This position offers hands‑on engineering experience coupled with real‑world flight operations in a dynamic defense environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and maintain UAS platforms to meet specific target profile requirements
• Serve as a remote pilot in command for UAS target flights during live‑fire weapon testing
• Integrate sensors, tracking aids, and telemetry equipment onto various UAS platforms
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to plan, execute, and analyze live‑fire test events
• Perform pre‑flight inspections, post‑flight maintenance, and troubleshooting of UAS hardware and software
• Maintain detailed flight logs, maintenance records, and technical build documentation
• Fabricate, assemble, install, repair, modify, test, operate, and troubleshoot electrical modules, components, and wire harnesses
• Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications
• Work from written and verbal instructions
• Provide support across multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to achieve project objectives
• Maintain detailed records of all troubleshooting, assembly, disassembly, and repair procedures
• Generate delivery‑quality documentation to document best practices and procedures
• Execute responsibilities in both laboratory and field environments
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify Group 1-3 UAS platforms to serve as dynamic targets for high‑energy laser (HEL) and high‑power microwave (HPM) open‑air/live‑fire tests
• Check test hardware and software to ensure data are correct
• Write detailed test reports and share results with engineers
• Travel 25% for extended duration as assigned
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a clearance
• Experience: 2+ years of hands‑on technical maintenance or field service experience
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• Ability to work in office and outside environment
• Ability to adapt to dynamic and frequently changing customer requirements
• Ability to work independently to achieve project objectives by deadline
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with industry standard operating systems and CAD applications to include SolidWorks or similar 3D printing experience
• Some programming experience with MATLAB, C#, C++, or Python

Desired Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance
• Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Experience with flight controllers, ground control software, and UAS flight operations
• Familiarity with military test ranges or directed energy/kinetic weapon testing environments

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.

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Employee-Ownership Radiance is a proud employee‑owned company! Employee‑ownership benefits both our customers and workforce, and ensures that Radiance doesn’t have to answer to stockholders or be driven by quarterly earnings reports. Thus, Radiance will always prioritize enhancing our customer’s mission over expanding our bottom line. We are singularly focused on providing our customers with game‑changing solutions to their most challenging requirements. This is only possible because employee‑ownership attracts the highest quality employees, empowers them to identify capability enhancements, and provides them with the freedom to take risks to deliver high‑quality solutions. Employee‑ownership also provides tangible and long‑term financial security for our people and their families. Therefore, employee‑ownership embodies participation, empowerment, freedom, teaming, excellence, accountability, mission focus, and security.

Our Culture Radiance’s culture is driven by our commitment to our customers and our employee‑owners. Our employee‑owners thrive on entrepreneurship, empowerment, and mutual responsibility for growth and sustainability. Our culture consists of individuals who embody technical and leadership skills to deliver superior solutions to the nation’s toughest technical challenges. We believe building trust and credibility with our customers leads to long‑term results. We invest in a superior technical workforce where leaders are developed, innovation is encouraged, and achievements are recognized. We seek innovative ways to improve, experiment, take risks, foster collaboration, and empower our employee‑owners.

Our Values Our values drive our culture, business model, and daily interactions. These values constantly remind us of who we are and what we do. Our employee‑owners influence how we operate our business. We relentlessly pursue operating excellence by innovating, improving our processes, and reducing waste. We believe in being wise and ethical stewards of capital and resources. Our values dictate how we interact with each other and our customers, partners, and suppliers. Honesty, trust, humanity, alignment, and value creation require that we treat our employees with dignity and respect and provide them with fair compensation and equal employment opportunity. We believe in connecting with our communities and have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens, and we believe in sustainable business practices, which include supporting the environment and the communities in which we work.