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# Chief Engineer, Microelectronics Technology Operation

- **Company:** Radiance Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Security Module, Systems Architecture, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9244990/chief-engineer-microelectronics-technology-operation

## About the Role

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is searching for talented scientists and engineers with interest in custom electronics development, microelectronics, and/or systems security development to join our Microelectronics Technology Operation (MTO) . We are looking for 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 specializes in the development and analysis of protective technology capabilities and products, advancing the state-of-the-art for the Department of War in areas ranging from secure microelectronics packaging to board-level electronics development to system-level security for weapons systems and other high-value systems., * US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

 * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant technical field with minimum 15 years of directly relevant engineering development experience
 * Results oriented with demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve open-ended problems Demonstrated experience establishing, directing, and transitioning complex technology developments
 * Hands-on working knowledge of a broad swath of disciplines necessary for prototype and product development - embedded software development, FPGA firmware development, mechanical development, electronics development, RF development, test and verification, qualification, and/or high-mix/low volume production
 * Ability to quickly pivot focus between the big picture and low-level implementation details Proficiency in explaining complicated technical topics to both engineering teams and non-technical audiences
 * Excel at communicating/coordinating with stakeholders and customers: oral, written, and formal presentations.
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
 * Extensive organizational-level knowledge of engineering best practices (people, processes, and tools)
 * Ability and willingness to mentor technical personnel

Desired Qualifications (some or all would be viewed positively)

 * Master's Degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
 * Active Top Security Clearance
 * Advanced knowledge of embedded systems development Knowledge of advanced packaging for microelectronics (3DHI, RDL, silicon interposers, etc) and the DoD microelectronics supply chain
 * Knowledge of various Weapons Systems architectures
 * Expertise in Hardware Security / Vulnerability Research, including nation-state level reverse-engineering threat vectors
 * Experience working with multiple Government agencies and such as Army CCDC, DARPA, AFRL, and NSA; experience working with the DoD Hardware Assurance and Anti-Tamper Communities

## Description

MTO is looking for a Chief Engineer to work at the portfolio level, providing significant engineering leadership to the Operation-at-large. The Chief Engineer must have demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of activities:

 * contributing to MTO's technology development roadmaps
 * conceptualizing solutions to open-ended problems, decomposing said solution into implementable requirements, and conveying design intent to a broader team
 * leading hands-on multi-disciplinary project execution teams building prototypes and products
 * overseeing the establishment and/or maturation of tools, capabilities and systematic processes necessary to mature low-TRL prototypes into low- to mid-volume production products
 * Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and collaboration across the operation
 * assisting MTO in the capture of both incremental and adjacent business through customer interactions, proposal development, and authoring enhanced whitepapers

The candidate must proficiently interact with a variety of personnel to succeed in this role:

MTO Operations Manager & Division Managers

MTO Project Leads, Engineers & Technicians