Cryptography Research Engineer/Scientist

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 Cryptography Research Engineer to work alongside our US Air Force (USAF) and Department of Defense (DoD) partners to develop tamper protected microelectronic devices and intellectual property (IP). This position will possess a strong understanding of cryptographic algorithm development and implementation, including post-quantum cryptography, and advanced attacks against cryptographic implementations. You will work with hardware security experts employing a range of microelectronics test equipment, custom software, and computing resources to provide the best support to our customers. This position is located at WPAFB, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:• Secret required clearance to start, but must be able obtain Top Secret security clearance and all required program access approvals.• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics with 5 years direct experience in cryptography or a closely related discipline; or a master’s degree in related academic field and 3 years direct experience in cryptography or embedded hardware security, or a PhD within a related discipline.• Strong mathematical foundation in cryptography, excellent English reading skills, eagerness to learn, and desire to perform fundamental research.• Knowledge of the finalized NIST Post-Quantum Encryption Standards (CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium, Sphincs+ and FALCON) and other public-key cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC).• Good communication and teamwork skills.• Proficient in creating technical reports and presentations supporting research areas.• Willing to travel a few times per year.

Desired Qualifications:• Publication history in cryptography or mathematics.• Proficiency in Python, Rust, or C++.• Experience building cryptographic algorithms in hardware and RTL implementations.• Knowledge of side-channel analysis, and attacks against hardware cryptographic algorithms.• Experience with Machine Learning and Data Analysis.• Familiarity in common ZK proofs, primitives, and standard protocols.• Experience with VOLE-based ZK proofs, symmetric key ciphers, or fully homomorphic encryption.• Knowledge of blockchain technology design principles and experience with a common blockchain open-source project.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor�s degree, 3 years with a Master�s degree, a PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience is typically required for an employee at this level.

Global Comp

$91,000 – $160,000 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.