MASINT Phenomenology SME

Riverside Research Institute

• $190K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 and processing workflows
  • Strong analytical skills to diagnose sensor or PED tool performance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis on emerging technologies for MASINT missions
  • Evaluate sensor developments and advise on integration into architectures
  • Provide technical recommendations for signal processing, AI/ML integration, and data fusion
  • Support the development of CONOPS, technical documentation, and transition plans
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to document requirements for capability enhancement
  • Collaborate with research organizations and external agencies on emerging technologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Support for continuing education and certifications
Full Job Description
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 trough 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.

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.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field
  • Experience collaborating with NASIC or other intelligence community organizations.
Global Comp$190,000- $225,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

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