Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

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. 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 (RF) Engineer,you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of research engineers and scientists on a range of microelectronics security research projects. A minimum of a Secret security clearance is required to start. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and additional security access approvals required by the customer. This position is at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Remote work is not available for this position. Travel is not expected to exceed two to four times a year.Job ResponsibilitiesDirectly support the development and test of embedded systems with minimal supervisionSupport multiple research projects simultaneouslyManage timelines, product delivery, product quality for assigned project workDocument, present, and report RF test results and other findings to peer and senior technical audiencesWork with Project Manager and Principal Investigator to plan, lead, and execute technical resource application to project; manage and communicate deliverable status and timelines.Other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsRequires a Secret Clearance to start and an upgrade to a Top Secret to stay on ProgramBachelor’s degree in EE or related technical area with 5+ years relevant experience, a related Master’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD in a related technical areaWilling to work in a secure US Government facilityFamiliarity with FPGA and embedded hardware design, testing, and operationsExperience with SDRs designExperience addressing signal integrity concerns on RF PCBsExperience with AMD Xilinx tool chainExperience with laboratory test equipment such as network analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and similar equipmentExperience with data analysis in MATLAB or PythonProgramming in C/C++, Python, or other scripting languagesExcellent organizational, engineering, and communications skillsAble to work individually and as a lead member of a multi-discipline teamExperience leading a small technical team on research projectsInterest in solving open-ended research challengesDesired QualificationsExperience with frequency-hopping radios systemsTechnical writing experienceTop Secret clearanceExperience working in a secure US Government facility is desired$91,000 - $169,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. 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.

Created: 2025-10-04