RF Research Engineer

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.

Job Number: 1134

The Riverside Research Engineering and Support Solutions (ESS) Division conducts Research and Development (R&D) of cyber-physical attacks against embedded systems. The RF Research Engineer will perform theoretical and hands-on work to study electromagnetic emissions from microelectronic devices. They will use RF measurement equipment, analog and digital signal processing techniques, and custom analysis software to test embedded systems in a laboratory environment. This position is located at WPAFB, OH with travel expected two to four times a year.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Job Responsibilities

• Configures and operates RF test equipment to capture emissions from microelectronic devices
• 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
• Coordinates with laboratory manager to acquire RF components and instrumentation
• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) or equivalent US Government security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in applied signal processing or RF testing
• Strong understanding of signal processing theory
• Software programming experience using either Python, C, or equivalent language
• Excellent organizational, engineering, and communications skills
• Able to work individually and as a member of a team
• Willing to work in a secure US Government facility
• Interest in solving open-ended problems

Desired Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with embedded hardware (VHDL, Verilog) or software (C, Assembly)
• Statistical signal processing experience or course work
• Experience using RF design or simulation software

Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.

All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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