RF / SDR Security Research Engineer (Freelance)

Shakers; Roma; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A tech research team in Italy is seeking a highly skilled RF / SDR Security Research Engineer to join their Cyber Electromagnetic Research team. The role is hands-on, focusing on RF protocol research, vulnerability analysis, and building prototypes using SDR technologies. Ideal candidates have experience in RF security or SDR research, programming skills in Python and C/C++, and familiarity with RF lab instrumentation. Join a collaborative R&D environment that offers significant opportunities for innovation!

Formación

• Experience in RF security or SDR-based security research.
• Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) and GnuRadio.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++.
• Familiarity with RF lab instrumentation.
• Research mindset and ability to work in an R&D environment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct R&D activities related to RF and SDR security.
• Analyze RF protocols, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Design and develop RF prototypes using Software Defined Radio.
• Implement SDR solutions using GnuRadio.
• Support research activities related to electromagnetic and wireless security.

Conocimientos

RF security

Software Defined Radio (SDR)

GnuRadio

Python

C/C++

Network security

Applied cryptography

Wireless protocols

English

Descripción del empleo

At Shakers, we’re looking for a RF / SDR Security Research Engineer to join a specialized Cyber Electromagnetic Research team working on advanced Radio Frequency (RF) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) security research.

This is a hands-on R&D role, focused on experimenting with RF protocols, identifying vulnerabilities and building prototypes using SDR technologies. You’ll work closely with senior researchers in a lab-driven environment.

🔧 What you’ll do

• R&D activities related to RF and SDR security
\>Analysis of RF protocols, vulnerabilities and attack vectors
• Design and development of RF prototypes using Software Defined Radio
• Implementation of SDR solutions using GnuRadio
• Support research activities related to electromagnetic and wireless security
• Technical documentation and research reporting

🎯 What we’re looking for

• Experience in RF security OR SDR-based security research
• Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) and GnuRadio
• Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++
• Familiarity with RF lab instrumentation
• Solid fundamentals in:
• Network security
• Applied cryptography
• Wireless protocols
• Good level of English
• Research mindset and ability to work in an R&D environment

💡 Why this project

• Advanced RF & SDR security research
• Real lab work with and RF equipment
• Collaboration with senior researchers
• High-impact R&D-focused environment

👉 Interested? Apply or send us a message via Shakers.