Research Scientist

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist to advance ML-based Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) techniques using Synthetic Aperture Radar data.

The role focuses on RF sensor data analysis, theory development, and practical signal processing in a collaborative R&D environment. The candidate will contribute to near real-time ATR algorithms, prototype NRT systems, and technical briefings, while leveraging a strong ML background and domain knowledge in remote sensing.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, C/C++.
• Experience with RF signature, ATR, and ML in remote sensing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop signal processing and ML techniques for SAR ATR challenges.
• Perform R&D on remotely sensed data including ATR and NRT algorithms.
• Collaborate to deploy capabilities for prototype NRT systems.
• Provide input to analysis reports and briefings on algorithm enhancement.

Skills

Python

Matlab

C/C++

RF signature

ATR

ML

Independence

Communication

Education

BS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related

Job description

Radiance is seeking Research Scientist who will continue advancement of Machine Learning (ML) based Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) techniques and algorithms utilizing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data. The candidate will support RF sensor data analysis functions through the development and improvement of techniques and procedures for the ATR of targets within data collected from sensors and modeling and simulation capabilities that support physics-based signature estimation. 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:

• Design and develop signal processing and ML techniques to solve complex SAR ATR sensing challenges.
• Perform R&D on remotely sensed data to include ATR and development of Near Real Time (NRT) algorithms.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and deploy capabilities to prototype NRT systems.
• Provide input to analysis reports and briefings on algorithm enhancement and tool development.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages Python, Matlab, C/C++.
• Experience and understanding of RF signature, ATR, and ML phenomenologies specific to remote sensing applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• BS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• MS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline
• Thorough understanding of working in an R&D and data analysis environment
• Understanding of SAR image formation
• Working knowledge of state of the art ML techniques for performing SAR ATR

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.

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.