Computer Scientist

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Full health/dental/life/vision coverage

Educational reimbursement

Pleasant work environment

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer in Dayton, Kentucky to support scientific computing applications and EO/IR sensor modeling. You will develop solutions in Rust and MATLAB, collaborate with teams, and optimize software performance.

The ideal candidate is a US Citizen with a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and experience in software development on Linux/Windows. This role requires strong programming skills and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Generous benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• US Citizen, eligible and willing to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience with scientific programming and computational software development.
• Proficiency with one or more compiled programming languages.
• Experience developing software in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Familiarity with Git or version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scientific computing software applications.
• Evaluate EO/IR camera models and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and integrate solutions into existing frameworks.
• Convert and optimize MATLAB code into Rust applications.
• Support deployment and operational use of developed software.

Skills

Rust

MATLAB

Python

CUDA

Git

Scientific computing

GPU and CPU performance optimization

CI/CD pipelines

Remote sensing fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Job description

Radiance Technologies is an employee‑owned company that offers generous benefits, including a 401(k) plan, full health/dental/life/vision coverage, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, and a pleasant work environment.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and optimization of advanced scientific computing applications and Electro‑Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) sensor Modeling and Simulation (M&S) technologies. The role involves working within a MATLAB and Rust environment, collaborating with subject matter experts, and extending physics‑based M&S capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scientific computing software applications.
• Evaluate existing EO/IR camera models and develop improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and integrate solutions into existing software frameworks.
• Develop and integrate custom physics‑based models under guidance of phenomenology experts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate capabilities into existing Rust codebases.
• Convert and optimize existing MATLAB codebases into compiled Rust applications for CPU and GPU processing.
• Optimize computational performance for CPU‑ and GPU‑based applications.
• Contribute to software testing, validation, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) efforts.
• Utilize version control and software development best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support deployment and operational use of developed algorithms and software solutions.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen, eligible and willing to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience with scientific programming and computational software development.
• Proficiency with one or more compiled programming languages (such as C++, Rust, or similar).
• Experience developing software in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with one or more scientific computing tools, including MATLAB and/or Python.
• Experience using Git or other version control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rust software development, including at least two years of experience developing and deploying operational Rust applications or algorithms.
• GPU acceleration and optimization using CUDA.
• CPU performance optimization and high‑performance computing techniques.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Real‑time signal processing, sensor modeling, or simulation environments.
• Event‑based cameras or event‑based sensing technologies.
• Experience working with EO/IR sensor data and radiative transfer models.
• Understanding of EO/IR sensor phenomenology and atmospheric effects.
• Active Secret or Top‑Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Technical Skills

• Rust
• MATLAB
• Python
• CUDA
• Git
• Scientific computing
• GPU and CPU performance optimization
• CI/CD pipelines
• Remote sensing fundamentals

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.