Posted:
5/14/2026, 3:16:57 AM
Location(s):
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States ⋅ New Mexico, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, paid time off, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, interesting assignments and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Platform Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving our Kubernetes platform using open-source and enterprise solutions. You will evaluate the current platform, identify areas for improvement, and make changes to ensure it remains efficient, scalable, and secure. If you are a motivated and skilled engineer with a passion for building and improving platforms, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Key Responsibilities
Design and Implement Innovative Solutions to DevSecOps pipelines: Augment / improve existing pipelines, prototype, develop, and implement new pipelines which leverage maximal automation tools such as Helm, Argo CD, GitLab, and Harbor, following GitOps principles.
Ensure Security, Scalability, and Reliability: Proactively ensure the platform's security, scalability, and reliability by implementing industry best practices and utilizing appropriate tools which are applicable to the given platform.
Edge optimizations. Design pipelines which are optimized for edge deployments as well as non-edge deployments.
Collaborate for Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with development teams to gather requirements to drive innovation and as needed improvements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
10+ years of relevant work experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Required Skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project
Basic understanding of software development practices
Preferred Qualifications
Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher as required by Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1303, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, and DoD 8570.01-M.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and edge and cloud-based application deployment
Experience working in cloud-based environments, both internet-connected and air-gapped
Experience with Linux-based operating systems, Helm, GitOps, and CI/CD
Experience with software such as Argo CD, Harbor (or equivalent), Grafana, Prometheus or similar
Experience with Terraform
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.
Website: https://www.radiancetech.com/
Headquarter Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 1999
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown
Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Employment ⋅ Recruiting