Chief Engineer, Microelectronics Technology Operation

radiancetech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Microelectronics Technology Operation (MTO) portfolio in Huntsville, AL. You will guide technology development, supervise prototype and product initiatives, and ensure systems integrate across embedded software, FPGA firmware, electronics, and RF domains.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance, 15+ years of experience in relevant fields, and strong communication with engineers, managers,

Qualifications

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• BS in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace/Mechanical Eng or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience across embedded software, FPGA firmware, electronics, RF, test/verification.
• Strong ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to build prototypes and products.
• Develop roadmaps and translate open-ended problems into workable requirements.
• Oversee tools, capabilities, and processes to mature prototypes into production.
• Mentor technical staff and foster innovation, rigor, and collaboration.
• Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to capture opportunities and write enhanced whitepapers.

Skills

Security clearance

15+ years experience

Embedded software

FPGA firmware

Mechanical development

Electronics development

RF development

Test & verification

Mentoring staff

Stakeholder comms

Education

BS in EE/CE/AE or related field

Master's or PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is searching for talented scientists and engineers with interest in custom electronics development, microelectronics, and/or 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 specializes 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 and other high-value systems.

MTO is looking for a Chief Engineer to work at the portfolio level, providing significant engineering leadership to the Operation-at-large. The Chief Engineer must have demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of activities:

• contributing to MTO's technology development roadmaps
• conceptualizing solutions to open-ended problems, decomposing said solution into implementable requirements, and conveying design intent to a broader team
• leading hands-on multi-disciplinary project execution teams building prototypes and products
• overseeing the establishment and/or maturation of tools, capabilities and systematic processes necessary to mature low-TRL prototypes into low- to mid-volume production products
• Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and collaboration across the operation
• assisting MTO in the capture of both incremental and adjacent business through customer interactions, proposal development, and authoring enhanced whitepapers

The candidate must proficiently interact with a variety of personnel to succeed in this role:

• MTO Operations Manager & Division Managers
• MTO Project Leads, Engineers & Technicians
• Customers
• Technical Writers
• SubContractors
• Vendors

Work Location

Huntsville, AL: primarily at Radiance HQ, with regular visits to Redstone Arsenal as needed
Up to 10% travel outside the Huntsville area

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant technical field with minimum 15 years of directly relevant engineering development experience
• Results oriented with demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve open-ended problems Demonstrated experience establishing, directing, and transitioning complex technology developments
• Hands-on working knowledge of a broad swath of disciplines necessary for prototype and product development - embedded software development, FPGA firmware development, mechanical development, electronics development, RF development, test and verification, qualification, and/or high-mix/low volume production
• Ability to quickly pivot focus between the big picture and low-level implementation details
• Proficiency in explaining complicated technical topics to both engineering teams and non-technical audiences
• Excel at communicating/coordinating with stakeholders and customers: oral, written , and formal presentations.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
• Extensive organizational-level knowledge of engineering best practices (people, processes, and tools)
• Ability and willingness to mentor technical personnel

Desired Qualifications (some or all would be viewed positively)

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
• Active Top Security Clearance
• Advanced knowledge of embedded systems development
• Knowledge of advanced packaging for microelectronics (3DHI, RDL, silicon interposers, etc) and the DoD microelectronics supply chain
• Knowledge of various Weapons Systems architectures
• Expertise in Hardware Security / Vulnerability Research, including nation-state level reverse-engineering threat vectors
• Experience working with multiple Government agencies and such as Army CCDC, DARPA, AFRL, and NSA; experience working with the DoD Hardware Assurance and Anti-Tamper Communities

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.