Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Riverside Research Institute; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research Institute in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer to join the ESS Directorate for R&D on hardware security and embedded systems. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team on microelectronics and RF test projects, requiring a TS-level clearance.

The role involves developing DSP techniques in software and FPGA, mentoring junior researchers, and communicating findings through reports and presentations. Local on-site work with limited travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in electrical engineering with 5+ years experience.
• Experience in applied signal processing or RF testing.
• Programming in Python, C, or equivalent; VHDL/Verilog familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Configures and operates RF test equipment to capture RF emissions.
• Implements signal filtering and amplification for data collection.
• Develops DSP techniques in software and hardware (FPGA).
• Documents findings in technical reports.
• Mentors junior researchers and collaborates with teams.

Skills

Signal processing

RF testing

Python

C

VHDL/Verilog

Embedded hardware

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

Embedded development tools

Job description

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

Position Overview

Job Description

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 will work directly with a team of hardware security research subject matter experts (SME), the senior Principal Investigator, Technical Lead, and Program Manager to support various project-specific research projects developing solutions to complex, open-ended hardware security problems. The position is in Dayton, OH and requires each employe to possess and maintain a security clearance. Remote work is not available for this position. Travel is not expected to exceed two to four times a year.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Configures and operates RF test equipment to capture RF emissions from microelectronic devicesfor analysis.
• Implements signal filtering and amplification for optimal signal collection
• Develops custom digital signal processing techniques in softwareand hardware (FPGA)
• Studies cyber-physical threats to embedded systems published in scientific journals and presented at conferences
• Documents findings in technical reports and presentations
• Develops whitepapers and presentations to communicate research findings
• Contributes to proposals for new research in similar and/or related technology areas
• Provides technical mentorship to junior researchers supporting your programs
• Works collaboratively with customers, multi-disciplinary research partners and Riverside Research business, engineering, and technology teams on complex research and development projects

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in applied signal processing or RF testing
• Strong understanding of signal processing theory
• Software programming experience using either Python, C, or equivalent language
• Experience with embedded hardware (VHDL, Verilog) and software (C, Assembly)

Desired Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) or equivalent US Government security clearance
• Experience with RF hardware design using SoCs
• Python (preferred) or other scripting experience
• Previous experience working in a secure US Government facility is desired

Global Comp

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.