Systems Engineer (Part Time)

Location US-OH-Dayton

ID 2025-3768

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.

Riverside Research is seeking a Part-time Systems Engineer to support the National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This position will work with senior systems engineers, PIR phenomenology experts, intelligence analysts, system administrators, and software developers to improve the quality and reliability of data processing pipelines.

Evaluate complex technical problems to find the root cause and develop viable interim solutions
• Effectively communicate system deficiencies to system administration and software development teams for resolution

Required Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI adjudication
• Bachelor's in computer engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related fields
• Minimum 4 years' experience with Linux operating systems and system administration
• Experience with hardware, software, binary data structures, networking topology and network protocols
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction
• Ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel
• Open to occasional travel
• Must live in or relocate to a commutable distance to Wright Patterson Airforce Base and surrounding areas.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related fields
• Familiarity with NASIC PIR data formats and/or processing pipelines
• Experience with reverse engineering and/or distributed systems

$45.00 - $65.00 /HR This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

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.