Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Riverside Research; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research in Dayton, OH seeks an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to join the ESS directorate. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on microelectronics R&D, focusing on hardware security, RF testing, and DSP techniques.

Security clearance is required to start and Top Secret eligibility is anticipated. Remote work is not available; travel is minimal. This role entails mentoring, rigorous technical analysis, and cross-team collaboration to deliver research solutions.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance to start; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and program access.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years experience, or related degree with 3+ years, or a PhD.
• Experience in applied signal processing or RF testing.
• Strong understanding of signal processing theory.
• Software programming experience using Python, C, or equivalent.
• Experience with embedded hardware (VHDL, Verilog) and software (C, Assembly).

Responsibilities

• Configures 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 and FPGA hardware.
• Studies cyber-physical threats to embedded systems and presents findings.
• Documents findings in technical reports and presentations.
• Develops whitepapers and presentations to communicate research findings.
• Contributes to proposals for new research in related technology areas.
• Provides mentorship to junior researchers on programs.
• Collaborates with customers and Riverside teams on complex projects.

Skills

Signal processing

Python

C programming

Assembly

VHDL

Verilog

Embedded hardware

Mathematical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

3+ years experience with related technical degree

PhD in related field

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Location: US-OH-Dayton

ID: 2026-4315

Category: Research & Development

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

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

• 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 and 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\'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

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.