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RF/EW Director
$149k-201k (estimate)
Contractor | Scientific Services
2 Months Ago
RIVERSIDE RESEARCH is Hiring a RF/EW Director Near Chantilly, VA
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.
Position OverviewRiverside Research is a national security non-profit dedicated to providing high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions for some of the nation's most complex technical challenges. Established in 1967 from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University, our focus areas encompass Secure and Resilient Systems, AI/ML, THz Imaging, Radar Systems, ISR capabilities, and Commercial Intelligence. Our primary clients include the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. As a national security non-profit, one of Riverside's key advantages lies in our ability to invest in technology at significantly higher levels of commitment than our for-profit counterparts. Leading our R&D investment is the Riverside Open Innovation Center (OIC), directed by Rob Denz, which includes specialized groups focusing on Secure and Resilient Systems, as well as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Riverside is expanding our OIC to incorporate a dedicated group focused on RF systems and Electronic Warfare (EW).
Broadly, the company’s RF R&D is focused on the following areas:
Responsibilities of the RF Director include but are not limited to:
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Riverside Research is seeking a senior dynamic, strategic, operational, and growth focused RF Director to lead a team of research and development focused on providing RF solutions to the Defense and Intelligence Communities. As a key member of our Open Innovation Center, the Director will pursue and grow opportunities with government research organizations (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, service labs, etc.), lead our corporate-wide Independent Research & Development (IR&D) efforts in optics, transition technology into our other business units, and manage existing R&D contracts. The Director will manage team members located across Fairfax, Lexington, and Beavercreek research offices while reporting to the Vice President of the Open Innovation Center Business Unit.
Responsibilities of the RF Director include but are not limited to:
Closing Statement 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.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Position OverviewRiverside Research is a national security non-profit dedicated to providing high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions for some of the nation's most complex technical challenges. Established in 1967 from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University, our focus areas encompass Secure and Resilient Systems, AI/ML, THz Imaging, Radar Systems, ISR capabilities, and Commercial Intelligence. Our primary clients include the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. As a national security non-profit, one of Riverside's key advantages lies in our ability to invest in technology at significantly higher levels of commitment than our for-profit counterparts. Leading our R&D investment is the Riverside Open Innovation Center (OIC), directed by Rob Denz, which includes specialized groups focusing on Secure and Resilient Systems, as well as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Riverside is expanding our OIC to incorporate a dedicated group focused on RF systems and Electronic Warfare (EW).
Broadly, the company’s RF R&D is focused on the following areas:
- Cognitive EW
- Common Data Link (CDL)
- Transmission Security (TRANSEC)
- Electromagnetics
- Antenna Design
- Radar and Harmonic Radar
- Terahertz imaging and Radar
- Radar Analytics
- Alt-PNT
- RF/Optical Beacon’s
- Modeling and Simulation
Responsibilities of the RF Director include but are not limited to:
- Development of the portfolio strategy to pursue R&D funding to achieve annual growth
- Provide technical direction, leadership, and management oversight of a substantial IR&D budget in RF research.
- Lead and shape capture and proposals, developing strategy to expand our existing technology baseline in alignment with the Riverside Research wide strategy and vision.
- Significant customer interaction, initiating customer contact to create new business opportunities at DoD and IC research and development organizations such as DARPA, IARPA, NRO, AFRL, ONR, ARL, SDA, etc.
- Collaboration across the larger Riverside Research organization to facilitate the development and transition of revolutionary RF Solutions in important technology areas in the sensor technology space, including signal processing, RF and optical hardware, machine learning/artificial intelligence, system integration, field testing, data collection, missions and CONOPs, open architectures, and software development
- Experience as a Principal Investigator for programs, setting technical direction and guiding teams in executing complex research projects that regularly involving multiple technical fields
- Grow the next generation of associate directors, managers, and scientists through mentorship
- A leader that is responsible for developing consensus from among competing inputs to include customer feedback, diverse technical opinions, and team dynamics
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Riverside Research is seeking a senior dynamic, strategic, operational, and growth focused RF Director to lead a team of research and development focused on providing RF solutions to the Defense and Intelligence Communities. As a key member of our Open Innovation Center, the Director will pursue and grow opportunities with government research organizations (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, service labs, etc.), lead our corporate-wide Independent Research & Development (IR&D) efforts in optics, transition technology into our other business units, and manage existing R&D contracts. The Director will manage team members located across Fairfax, Lexington, and Beavercreek research offices while reporting to the Vice President of the Open Innovation Center Business Unit.
Responsibilities of the RF Director include but are not limited to:
- Development of the portfolio strategy to pursue R&D funding to achieve annual growth
- Provide technical direction, leadership, and management oversight of a substantial IR&D budget in RF research.
- Lead and shape capture and proposals, developing strategy to expand our existing technology baseline in alignment with the Riverside Research wide strategy and vision.
- Significant customer interaction, initiating customer contact to create new business opportunities at DoD and IC research and development organizations such as DARPA, IARPA, NRO, AFRL, ONR, ARL, SDA, etc.
- Collaboration across the larger Riverside Research organization to facilitate the development and transition of revolutionary RF Solutions in important technology areas in the sensor technology space, including signal processing, RF and optical hardware, machine learning/artificial intelligence, system integration, field testing, data collection, missions and CONOPs, open architectures, and software development
- Experience as a Principal Investigator for programs, setting technical direction and guiding teams in executing complex research projects that regularly involving multiple technical fields
- Grow the next generation of associate directors, managers, and scientists through mentorship
- A leader that is responsible for developing consensus from among competing inputs to include customer feedback, diverse technical opinions, and team dynamics
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience with RF (passive and active) signal processing, Adaptive signal processing / optimization, Detection, tracking and classification, Algorithm development / Data analysis, Modeling & Simulation
- Experience with RF hardware systems and / or software defined radios (SDRs)
- Experience with programming and scripting languages (e.g., VHDL, C, Cpre , CUDA, Matlab, Python, Bash) using common industry standards and open architecture approaches
- Technology roadmap development experience
- Has an existing network of USG Customer contacts at DoD and IC research and development organizations, or has experience growing and maintaining a Customer contact network
- Demonstrated success in leading the capture of DoD and / or IC R&D opportunities at organizations as DARPA, AFRL, ONR, ARL, SDA, IARPA, NRO
- Proven ability to lead a diverse organization across multiple sites
- A PhD degree in related field (Engineering, Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, etc.) and several years of relevant experience
Closing Statement 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Contractor
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
SALARY
$149k-201k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/19/2024
WEBSITE
riversideresearch.org
HEADQUARTERS
BEAVERCREEK, OH
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1967
CEO
BRIAN O'CONNOR
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
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About RIVERSIDE RESEARCH
Founded in 1967, Riverside Research is a not-for-profit organization chartered to advance scientific research for the benefit of the US government and in the public interest. Through our open innovation concept, we invest in multi-disciplinary research and development and encourage collaboration to accelerate innovation and advance science. Riverside Research conducts independent research in machine learning, trusted systems, optics and photonics, electromagnetics, plasma physics, radio frequency systems, and biomedical engineering. We move science from the laboratory to the field by building ...teams of recognized experts who deliver effective, high-value solutions and services to our customers. From public service to national security, we aspire to be a valued partner through our unwavering commitment to innovative and mission-focused solutions.
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