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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Radiance Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Mining, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, System Testing, User-Centered Design, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Software Verification, Containerization, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Build Tools, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8978610/software-engineer

## 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)

 * Experience formulating and designing software systems (for constructive simulation systems (e.g. AFSIM, ITASE, NGTS preferred), using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
 * Experience developing software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation
 * Experience spanning the full development lifecycle from prototyping (concept and user -centered design) through software architecture & modeling, agile development, testing and deployment, to software verification & validation
 * Experience in modeling communications networks
 * Experience developing software tools for data pipelines, data extraction, mapping and aggregation preferred.
 * Strong programming proficiency in C++ and/or Java, with scripting knowledge in Python or R preferably
 * 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


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