Software Engineer

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full health/dental/vision/life insurance

Generous 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Enhanced Modeling & Simulation (M&S) team in Dahlgren, Virginia. This role requires collaboration with diverse teams to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and other Defense partners.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, and hold an active TS/SCI security clearance. Experience in machine learning and simulation systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Proven experience designing and developing software for simulation systems.
• Expertise in modeling communications networks and data pipeline tools.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and deploy machine learning algorithms.
• Design and optimize systems using analysis and modeling.
• Collaborate to integrate modeling and simulation capabilities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Organizational abilities

C++ proficiency

Java proficiency

Scripting in Python or R

Full-stack development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

PyCharm

Job description

Software Engineer – Enhanced Modeling & Simulation (M&S)

Radiance Technologies is a 100% employee‑owned company focused on innovation, ownership, and collaboration. We offer a competitive salary, full health/dental/vision/life insurance, a generous 401(k), educational reimbursement, and a supportive dynamic work environment.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Enhanced Modeling & Simulation (M&S) team. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of software engineers, data scientists, and operations research analysts to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and other DoD and Intelligence Community partners. If you’re passionate about building intelligent systems, leveraging machine learning, and creating innovative solutions that support national defense, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and deploy machine learning algorithms for both software and hardware applications.
• Design and optimize systems using scientific analysis and mathematical modeling.
• Analyze complex datasets to develop high‑performance software solutions.
• Build tools and systems to support software testing, validation, and performance benchmarking.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into DoD platforms.

Required Skills

• Self‑motivated with strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (at least 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science).
• Proven experience designing and developing software for constructive simulation systems (e.g., AFSIM, ITASE, NGTS).
• Full lifecycle software development experience, including prototyping, architecture, agile development, testing, and deployment.
• Expertise in modeling communications networks and building data pipeline tools for extraction, transformation, and aggregation.
• Strong programming proficiency in C++ and/or Java, with scripting knowledge in Python or R.
• Familiarity with full‑stack development, including backend frameworks, CICD pipelines, scientific computing, Docker, Kubernetes, and regression testing.
• Hands‑on experience with modeling and simulation environments like AFSIM, NGTS, and ITASE.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with containerization and virtualization platforms (e.g., Docker, WSL2).
• Proficiency in IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or PyCharm.
• Familiarity with DoD security, compliance practices, and secure software development.

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.