About the role

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to support a space payload R&D group. This individual will directly support the execution of design, development, integration and testing efforts of multiple space payload programs. The candidate will work as an individual contributor and within a diverse, multi-discipline engineering team, and will be responsible for supporting payload design, deriving system requirements, assisting with system test and requirements verification.

Responsibilities

Support system architecture development for space payload systems

Derive, document, and manage system and subsystem requirements

Maintain requirements traceability and support requirements verification and validation efforts

Generate and maintain engineering documentation and technical artifacts

Support system integration, testing, and verification activities

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple programs

Identify risks, gaps, and deficiencies in system design and provide mitigation strategies

Support and participate in program-level design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)

Execute tasks independently while meeting aggressive schedules and program milestones

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related engineering field

Minimum of 3+ years of Systems Engineering experience

Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering processes, including system architecture, requirements development, and requirements management

Experience generating engineering documentation and supporting requirement verification and close-out

Experience supporting programs across the full lifecycle (concept through delivery)

Demonstrated ability to work independently on fast-paced projects with tight deadlines

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related engineering field

10+ years of Systems Engineering experience

Experience leading academic or professional design and development projects

Experience supporting space-based payloads or aerospace systems

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies

Experience developing systems engineering artifacts such as specifications, development plans, and technical data packages

Experience identifying design review deficiencies and recommending mitigation approaches

Hands-on test experience, including planning, execution, and data analysis

Experience delivering complex aerospace hardware from concept to delivery

Strong presentation skills with experience supporting technical design reviews

Active SECRET clearance or higher

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.

Aplyr's read

Radiance Technologies thrives as an employee-owned firm excelling in defense and aerospace, attracting talent passionate about innovation in government-focused engineering and research.
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What's promising

•Employee ownership fosters a strong sense of investment and motivation.
•Focus on defense and aerospace ensures steady demand and funding.
•Diverse roles offer opportunities for specialization and career growth.

What to watch

•Reliance on government contracts may lead to funding volatility.
•High-security clearance requirements limit candidate eligibility.
•Niche industry focus may not appeal to all engineering professionals.

Why Radiance Technologies

•100% employee-owned structure enhances commitment and accountability.
•Specializes in cutting-edge research for defense and aerospace sectors.
•Offers a wide range of specialized technical roles in high-demand fields.

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About Radiance Technologies

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Radiance Technologies is a 100% employee-owned business dedicated to providing superior research and engineering services to the Department of Defense and other government agencies.