MASINT Phenomenology SME

Riverside Research; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research is seeking a MASINT Phenomenology SME to support NASIC advanced capability development within the MASINT enterprise. The ideal candidate will have MASINT phenomenology experience and the ability to adapt emerging technologies to MASINT processing, exploitation, and dissemination.

Proven work with complex sensor systems and cross‑functional collaboration with government, industry, and research partners is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Master's degree in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in EO/IR systems engineering, RADAR engineering, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated experience with MASINT data formats, processing workflows, or PED tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to diagnose sensor and/or PED tool performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis on emerging technologies that can be applied to MASINT mission sets.
• Evaluate sensor and capability developments and advise on integration into existing or future architectures.
• Provide technical recommendations for advancing signal processing, AI/ML integration, and data fusion.
• Support development of CONOPS, white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans for emerging sensor capabilities and new processing architectures.
• Coordinate across stakeholders to identify and document requirements for future capability enhancement.
• Collaborate with research organizations, DoD stakeholders, and external agencies to evaluate and integrate emerging collection and exploitation technologies.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Analytical skills

EO/IR systems experience

Radar engineering experience

MASINT data formats

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related field

PhD in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related field

Tools

PED tools

Job description

MASINT Phenomenology SME

Location: US-OH-Dayton

ID: 2026-4380

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Full Time Salary

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

Riverside Research is seeking a highly skilled MASINT Phenomenology SME to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center advance capability development within the MASINT enterprise. The ideal candidate has experience with one or more MASINT phenomenologies and capability to adapt emerging technologies trough the MASINT processing, exploitation, and dissemination processes. This role requires proven experience working with complex sensor systems, developing and testing new analysis capabilities, and collaborating with government, industry, and research partners on next-generation MASINT technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis on emerging technologies that can be applied to MASINT mission sets.


• Evaluate sensor and capability developments and advise on integration into existing or future architectures.


• Provide technical recommendations for advancing signal processing, AI/ML integration, and data fusion.


• Support development of CONOPS, white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans for emerging sensor capabilities and new processing architectures.


• Coordinate across stakeholders to identify and document requirements for future capability enhancement.


• Collaborate with research organizations, DoD stakeholders, and external agencies to evaluate and integrate emerging collection and exploitation technologies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance


• Master's degree in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field


• 12+ years of experience in EO/IR systems engineering, RADAR engineering, or related mission areas.


• Demonstrated experience with MASINT data formats, processing workflows, or PED tools.


• Strong analytical skills and ability to diagnose sensor and/or PED tool performance.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field


• Experience collaborating with NASIC or other intelligence community organizations.

Global Comp

$190,000- $225,000 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.