Principal Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

Company: Radiance Technologies
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is searching for talented scientists and engineers with interest in microelectronics security and systems security development to join our Microelectronics Technology Operation (MTO). Modern embedded systems face physical security threats across the entire system lifecycle. Addressing these challenges requires individuals capable of out-of-the-box thinking, with an innovative mindset and the ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary engineering teams. MTO is involved in the development and analysis of anti-tamper / protective technology capabilities and products, advancing the state-of-the-art for the Department of War in areas ranging from secure microelectronics packaging to system-level security for weapons systems. MTO is looking for an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer with the breadth and versatility to work at all design and development stages, from ideation to formal production acceptance testing for electronics subsystems utilizing embedded commercial processors, ASICs, SoCs, GPUs and FGPAs. The candidate must have experience turning up initial custom hardware prototype designs, and maturing said prototypes into deployable solutions. Must work well as part of small, fast-paced and mission-driven team(s). Principal positions require demonstrated experience advancing the “art of the possible”, requirements derivation from open-ended problem statements, selection of system architectures, and serving as the technical lead for development projects. Experience with system security architectures and cryptography is desirable but not required. Requirements: B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field with 15 years direct experience developing embedded systems (Advanced Stem degrees will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis) Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance Understanding of schematics, ability to perform lab tests on designs and components, experience with custom electronics turn-up, and troubleshooting and improving new and existing embedded designs Embedded Debugging / Emulation Real-time OS experience Embedded Linux and Linux hardware driver creation Bare metal development Expert level C programmer FGPA: VHDL and / or Verilog Desirable Qualifications / Skills (some or all would be viewed positively): Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field with 20 years of relevant work experience Active Top Secret clearance Demonstrated expertise as technical lead / architect for embedded projects - conceptualizing solutions to open-ended problems, deriving implementable requirements, and conveying design intent to a broader team. Entrepreneurial mindset - propose new ideas, processes, tools and solutions Excel at verbal and written communication with customers and team members by providing reports, technical documentation, and guidance as well as participation in the systems engineering process including architecture selection Microcode Secure Boot Design, simulate, synthesize, and test IP for ASIC and FPGA projects Cryptographic algorithm implementation Advanced knowledge of Roots of Security / Secure Processors. Hardware Security experience - tamper vulnerability research including hardware exploitation, side-channel attacks, fault-injection attacks, and nation-state level reverse engineering threat vectors Assisting MTO in capturing additional business through customer interactions, proposal development, and authoring enhanced whitepapers Authoring of software development plans Proficiency and willingness to mentor junior technical personnel Work Location: Huntsville, AL: Radiance HQ or on Redstone Arsenal as needed, with the mix varying over time based on project demands Up to 20% travel outside the Huntsville area as needed Security Clearance: Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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.

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