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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Radiance Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Regression Testing, Scientific Computating, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Build Tools, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5886473895

## About the Role

* 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
(including 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
 * Minimum of four years of experience

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

Join Radiance Technologies and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in defense innovation. Here, your work directly supports national security-and your ideas have a real impact.

## Description

* 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