
MASINT Phenomenology SME
Dayton, OHFull-time$190–225K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Riverside Research seeks a MASINT Phenomenology SME to support capability development within the MASINT enterprise at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. The role applies experience with MASINT phenomenologies and emerging technologies across processing, exploitation, and dissemination. The SME evaluates sensor systems and analysis capabilities, advises on integration and collaborates with government, industry, and research partners on next-generation MASINT technologies.
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MASINT Phenomenology SME Location US-OH-Dayton ID 2026-4380 Category Engineering Position Type Full Time Salary Riverside Overview 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 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. 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. Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any oth
How this job compares
Set against the 10,963 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$190–225K/yr
- Ohio median$100–160K/yr129 salary ranges
- US median$115–188K/yr8,055 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $208K, is 65% above the Ohio median midpoint ($126K) — in the top quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 343 open Systems Engineer jobs in Ohio and 10,963 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 254 of the 10,963 open Systems Engineer jobs (2%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
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