Research Scientist (Embedded Security)

30 Jun 2024

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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. With revenues of $125M+, and a staff of more than 630, Riverside Research provides high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. Riverside Research also supports advanced technical education and collaborates widely with university researchers. The company was formed from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University and has a current focus on technical areas including Radar systems, Optics and Photonics, Electromagnetics, Plasma physics, Geoint, Masint, Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation. Riverside Research's open innovation R&D model encourages both internal and external collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and expand market opportunities. In 2015, Riverside Research expanded its facility in Dayton, OH, adding a 30,000 square-foot Open Innovation Center (OIC). The OIC is a collaborative R&D environment that fosters creativity, synergy, and ultimately delivers innovative solutions to current and anticipated challenges. The OIC sets the standard for collaborative innovation and is dedicated to promoting research across the company. Riverside Research has additional research facilities in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Centreville, VA; and Champaign, IL.

Job Number: 761

Have you ever thought communicating with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites would be fun, but wondered how to do it securely? Well, Riverside Research is seeking a dynamic and growth focused research scientist to support multiple programs and projects in embedded cybersecurity to answer just that question. As a key member of our Trusted and Resilient Systems team, the research scientist will prototype new technologies, leveraging cutting edge research from academia and industry. The research scientist will interface with team members across Riverside Research locations and report to the Trusted and Resilient Systems Director.

This position can be located in either Lexington, MA OR Dayton, OH. The research scientist should have the knowledge, experience, and/or interest in some of the following domains: virtualization & operating system internals, driver development, programming at the hardware/software interface, hardware/software codesign, HDL development (e.g. VHDL/Verilog), software-defined radios, and signal processing. All Riverside Research opportunities require US citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:• Build tools and/or capabilities in languages like C/C, Python, Java, etc.• Contribute to whitepapers and/or published papers that document innovative work preformed• Influence technical direction of IR&D or on-contract research and development efforts• Collaborate with team members on debugging programs, reviewing papers/proposals, etc. • Participate in relevant internal and customer meetings

Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree, in a related technical field, and 2+ years' experience in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or cybersecurity field• Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret security clearance• Proficiency in programming languages C/C, Python, and Assembly (x86-64, ARM)

Desired Qualifications:• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field• Self-starter and ability to manage time independently without direct supervision• Superior written and verbal communications skills• Experience with both defensive and offensive cyber tools

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 937-427-7074 or email HR@RiversideResearch.org. A member of the HR team will be available to assist. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. For more information on "EEO is the Law," please visit:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

  • ID: #43721085
  • State: Massachusetts Lexington 02420 Lexington USA
  • City: Lexington
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-06-30
  • Deadline: 2022-08-28
  • Category: Et cetera