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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Radiance Technologies Plans Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, Microchip Packaging Operations

08/29/2025
Defense contractor Radiance Technologies plans to establish operations in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. The $370.65 million project is expected to create 150 jobs.

The investment will include the conduction of a new 40,000-square-foot microchip packaging facility which will house research and development, design and fabrication operations. Operations are scheduled to begin in summer 2027.

“We’re thrilled to expand Radiance’s footprint in Ruston and throughout North Louisiana,” Radiance CEO Bill Bailey said. “This partnership is a win-win opportunity that will benefit Radiance, Tech, Ruston and the entire state. We’re honored by the trust being placed in us and recognize what makes this region truly special. We look forward to contributing to this community’s continued growth and success.”

To support the project, Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is providing $20 million in matching dollars through a performance-based grant to the Louisiana Tech University Foundation for the purchase of equipment at the new manufacturing facility, with funding tied to project milestones. In addition, LED is awarding $17 million to Louisiana Tech to upgrade research equipment and create specialized training programs in secure chip manufacturing.

“Louisiana is investing in ourselves—because we know our strengths, and we know what we’re capable of,” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois noted. “By building on the expertise of our universities, the innovation of our private sector, and the determination of our people, we are not only creating opportunities here at home, we are also strengthening America’s national security and global competitiveness.”

Radiance Technologies serves the Department of Defense, the national intelligence community, and other government agencies. The company develops customer-focused solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, systems engineering, prototyping and integration, and operational and strategic intelligence, including scientific and technical intelligence.

“This is an encouraging development for our region and a reminder of the great things happening in North Louisiana,” North Louisiana Economic Partnership President and CEO Justyn Dixon added. “We are fortunate to have opportunities that highlight the strengths of our communities. It’s always exciting to see progress that reflects the potential of our area.”

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