RF Data Scientist - Terabyte RF Analytics & Tools

National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska is seeking RF Data Scientists to analyze terabyte-scale RF datasets from deployed sensing systems for DoD and USG sponsors. You will develop tools to automate data ingestion, processing, and analysis workflows, and deliver findings to mission teams.

The role requires strong quantitative and programming skills, independent work habits, and travel to government facilities and NSRI sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, CS, EE, or related).
• 2-5+ years in data science, analytics, RF analytics, large-scale data processing, or related.
• Experience with RF data, signal processing, spectrum data, or EM datasets.
• Exposure to anomaly detection, pattern recognition, or ML on sensor data.
• Familiarity with big data processing frameworks or cloud/HPC environments.
• Experience supporting DoD/DoW or USG sensor data programs.
• Experience building data visualization tools or dashboards.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze terabyte-scale RF datasets from deployed sensing systems.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalous RF presence in large datasets.
• Design, develop, and maintain software tools to automate data ingestion, processing, and analysis workflows.
• Develop analytical pipelines to improve speed, accuracy, and repeatability of RF data processing.
• Collaborate with field teams and program leadership to align analysis with mission requirements.
• Deliver timely analytical products and reports per deadlines and sponsor needs.
• Maintain data handling, security, and documentation in line with government standards.
• Document methods, tools, and workflows for repeatability and knowledge transfer.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

RF analytics

Data science

Machine learning

Signal processing

Data visualization

Big data

Python

Education

Master's degree

Job description

National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska is seeking RF Data Scientists to analyze terabyte-scale RF datasets from deployed sensing systems for DoD and USG sponsors. You will develop tools to automate data ingestion, processing, and analysis workflows, and deliver findings to mission teams.

The role requires strong quantitative and programming skills, independent work habits, and travel to government facilities and NSRI sites as needed.