Microelectronics Research Scientist

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Job description

Riverside Research is seeking a Microelectronic Research Scientist to perform embedded systems security R&D. Tasks include contributing to the development of a collegiate Embedded Capture the Flag (eCTF) challenge held annually. This role requires competency in both embedded field programmable gate array (FPGA) and microprocessor development. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in cybersecurity or implementation attacks including side-channel and glitching. This position is located in our Dayton Research Center in Beavercreek, Ohio.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Researches advanced implementation attacks and countermeasures by reviewing open literature, attending conferences, and training courses
• Creates and implements R&D plans
• Recommends software and hardware purchases
• Plans, sets up, and implements physical vulnerability studies
• Collaborate with technical leadership to write proposals for new R&D projects in microelectronics security
• Report findings in technical reports and program review presentations
• Coordinates with external partners to develop eCTF challenges, administer the competition, and recruit University students and faculty to the competition
• Minimal travel (
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable STEM field
• Experience with digital circuit design using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemC
• Experience bare-metal programming microcontrollers or microprocessors
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Python
• Proficient in creating technical reports and presentations
• Experience using revision control software
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to present technically complex topics to large groups

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with Assembly code and programming microcontrollers
• Experience reverse engineering software binaries
• Experience working with processor emulators including QEMU
• Experience with virtualization tools including VirtualBox or Docker
• Experience with implementation attacks including side-channel analysis or glitching
• Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and protocols

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.

Riverside Research remains committed to the safety of our employees and customers. Under Executive Order 14042, effective January 4, 2022, all Riverside Research employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Fully vaccinated means at least two weeks after the final shot in the required timing and dosage. Riverside Research will grant reasonable accommodation to those where a medical or religious exemption has been approved by the company. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022, unless an approved accommodation has been granted by Riverside Research. All new hires starting after January 4, 2022 must be fully vaccinated by their start date.

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.

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