Microelectronics Optics 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.

 

Job Number: 1443

The Riverside Research Engineering and Support Solutions (ESS) directorate conducts Research and Development (R&D) of cyber-physical attacks against embedded systems. As a Microelectronics Optics Engineer, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of research engineers and scientists on a wide range of microelectronics research projects.  You’ll work directly with a team of hardware security research subject matter experts (SME), the senior Principal Investigator, Technical Lead, and Program Manager to support various project-specific research scope and deliverables providing value to our customers.  You will also contribute to the growth of both our government customer and internal microelectronics R&D capability to help advance the edge in microelectronics security and protection.  The position is in Dayton OH and requires a Top Secret security clearance. Remote work is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with customers, multi-disciplinary research partners and Riverside Research business, engineering, and technology teams.
• Develop and/or support development of papers and presentations of analysis when requested by customer or otherwise appropriate.
• Interact with our customer and research partners in both virtual and in-person meetings supporting the communication of analysis and findings.
• Conceive, develop, and build custom optical test systems to address customer requirements.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary SMEs to identify optical requirements for emerging challenges.
• Propose areas for internal capability development and new areas of work relevant to the program scope and the latest data science developments.
• Provide thought leadership in optical innovations and contribute to creativity in solving unconventional problems.
• Work with management to plan, lead, and execute technical resource application to project; manage and communicate deliverable status and timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret or equivalent US Government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an optical discipline (e.g., optics, optical engineering, applied engineering physics, etc.) and 5 years’ experience, or a Master’s Degree in an optical field and 3 years’ experience, or a PhD in a related discipline
• Hands-on experience with free-space and/or optical fiber systems
• Experience with one or more of the following: free-space beam alignment, high resolution microscopy, beam forming, spatial filtering, low-light detection
• Demonstrated experience proposing and pursuing solutions to complex engineering problems in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to manage timelines, product delivery, and product quality
• Able to work individually in a multi-discipline team with minimal direct supervision
• Experience leading a small technical team on research projects
• Willing to work on-site in a cleared US Government facility

 

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in applied engineering physics or optical engineering
• Experience with optical design software such as Zemax
• Familiarity with microelectronics architectures and fabrication processes
• Ability to read electrical schematics and translate between logical functions and physical hardware
• Experience writing code in Python, C/C++, and/or Matlab

 

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 che