MASINT Phenomenology SME

About the role

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. Position Overview: Riverside Research is seeking a highly skilled MASINT Phenomenology SME to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center advance capability development within the MASINT enterprise. The ideal candidate has experience with one or more MASINT phenomenologies and capability to adapt emerging technologies through the MASINT processing, exploitation, and dissemination processes. This role requires proven experience working with complex sensor systems, developing and testing new analysis capabilities, and collaborating with government, industry, and research partners on next-generation MASINT technologies. 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis on emerging technologies that can be applied to MASINT mission sets.
• Evaluate sensor and capability developments and advise on integration into existing or future architectures.
• Provide technical recommendations for advancing signal processing, AI/ML integration, and data fusion.
• Support development of CONOPS, white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans for emerging sensor capabilities and new processing architectures.
• Coordinate across stakeholders to identify and document requirements for future capability enhancement.
• Collaborate with research organizations, DoD stakeholders, and external agencies to evaluate and integrate emerging collection and exploitation technologies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in EO/IR systems engineering, RADAR engineering, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated experience with MASINT data formats, processing workflows, or PED tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to diagnose sensor and/or PED tool performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field (desired).
• Experience collaborating with NASIC or other intelligence community organizations (desired).

Pay

Global Comp $190,000‑$225,000 (typical compensation range based on experience, location and other factors).