RF Engineer — Embedded Security Research (Secret/TS Ready)

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 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.