Wireless Security Engineer - Open Rank (Entry to Junior)-CIPHER

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9. We are responsible stewards., Wireless security engineers will develop integrated cyber and electronic warfare capabilities to conduct information operations against threat systems, and will support Test and Evaluation activities to help protect US systems from similar attacks., * Assist with demonstration of over the air techniques to gain unauthorized access to and/or exploit wireless communication networks. * Demonstrate mitigation techniques to protect systems. * Assist in the development of SDR algorithms to: + (1) reverse engineer signals + (2) demodulate and decode RF signals + (3) to generate similar RF signals * Research capabilities, implementation methods and security features of device under test to help in determining functionality and potential weaknesses. * Commonly evaluated devices include communications devices such as radios, modems, and routers. * Contribute to technical reports and presentations

Do you have experience in Version control systems?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than August 2026.

• Coursework or demonstrable working knowledge of wireless/RF/digital communications concepts such as analog/digital modulation, EM spectrum, attenuators/amplifiers, filters, FEC, and interleaving.
• Experience programming in one or more of the following languages: C/C++, Python.
• Experience with software version control using Git
• Ability to Obtain and Maintain DoD Top Secret Security Clearance., * Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience developing software/debugging processes on Linux
• Experience building and managing DOCKER images
• 3-6 months experience developing SDR code using frameworks such as GnuRadio, RedHawk, xMIDAS, or similar
• Experience building and testing applications on commercial SDRs such as N.I./Ettus X410, X310, N210, This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
• 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels., Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

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• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan, Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

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