R&D Engineer

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health/dental/vision insurance

Educational reimbursement

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Radiance Technologies is seeking an R&D Engineer to advance infrared phenomenology and techniques. You will support infrared sensor data analysis and develop models for signature estimation, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and analysts in a dynamic, employee-owned environment.

The role emphasizes algorithm development, data analysis, and tool advancement, with opportunities to work on modeled systems and physics-based simulations. A TS clearance is preferred but not required at hire.

Qualifications

• BS in Physics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience and understanding of EO/IR signature phenomenologies in passive remote sensing applications and missile/aircraft systems.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for EO/IR/RF phenomenologies.
• Generate EO/IR/RF signatures using COTS and GOTS software packages.
• R&D on remotely sensed data, including modeling systems and developing analysis algorithms.
• Provide input to test or analysis reports and briefings.
• Produce reports on algorithm and tool development/enhancement.

Skills

Python

Matlab

C++

Education

BS in Physics/Engineering

Job description

Radiance is seeking an R&D Engineer who will continue advancement of infrared phenomenology and techniques. The candidate will support infrared sensor data analysis functions through the development and improvement of techniques and procedures for the Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) of data from infrared sensors and other sensors as needed, as well as the development of missile and aircraft modeling and simulation capabilities that support physics-based signature estimation. The engineer in this position will work collaboratively with other engineers, scientists, and analysts to develop advanced intelligence analysis processes. Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Dayton OH area. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, interesting assignments, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement algorithms associated with EO/IR/RF phenomenologies
• Generate EO/IR/RF signatures using COTS and GOTS software packages
• R&D on remotely sensed data to include both modeling of systems and development of analysis algorithms.
• Provide input to test or analysis reports and briefings
• Produce reports on algorithm and tool development/enhancement

Required Skills

• Programming skills in at least one of the following languages Python, Matlab, C++
• An engineering and mathematical background of systems and EO/IR/RF signature generation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Required Experience

• BS in Physics, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience and understanding of EO/IR signature phenomenologies specific to passive remote sensing applications and missile/aircraft systems

Desired Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Thorough understanding of working in research, development, and data analysis environments
• Background in mechanical/aerospace engineering and modeling tools a plus

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 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.