Radio Frequency (RF) Research Engineer

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

The Riverside Research Engineering and Support Solutions (ESS) directorate conducts Research and Development (R&D) of cyber-physical attacks against embedded systems. As a Radio Frequency Engineer, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of research engineers and scientists on a range of microelectronics research projects. You'll work directly with a team of embedded system security research subject matter experts (SME), the senior Principal Investigator, and Program Manager to support various project-specific research scope and deliverables providing value to our customers.

The position is in Beavercreek OH and requires a security clearance. Remote work is not available for this position. Travel is not expected to exceed two to four times a year.

Responsibilities

Configures and operates RF test equipment to capture RF emissions from microelectronic devices for analysis

Implements signal filtering and amplification for optimal signal collection

Develops custom digital signal processing techniques in software

Studies cyber-physical threats to embedded systems published in scientific journals and presented at conferences

Documents findings in technical reports and presentations

Collaborates with hardware security researchers

Work with Principal Investigator, technical team, and government customer to plan and execute project technical requirement allocation and delivery. Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience in applied signal processing or RF testing

Strong understanding of signal processing theory

Software programming experience using either Python, C, or equivalent language

Documented organizational, engineering, and communications skills

Experience presenting technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences

Willing to work in a secure US Government facility

Interest in solving open-ended research challenges

Secret clearance required to start, but must be able obtain Top Secret security clearance and all required program access approvals

Bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering or related technical area with 5+ years relevant experience, or a related technical Master's degree with 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD in a related field Desired Qualifications

Experience with RF hardware design using SoCs

Experience with GnuRadio or Redhawk

Strong experience with EDA tools for schematic capture and layout

Python (preferred) or other scripting experience

Hardware reverse engineering experience

Experience with frequency-hopping radios systems

Experience with embedded hardware (VHDL, Verilog) or software (C, Assembly)

Previous experience working in a secure US Government facility is desired

Active DoD Top Secret (TS) or equivalent US Government security clearance

Bachelor's degree in an EE or related technical area with 8+ years relevant experience, or a related technical Master's degree with 5+ years relevant experience, or a PhD in a related field with 3+ years relevant experience

Global Comp

$135,000-$195,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.

Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.