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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Wireless Security Engineer - Open Rank (Entry to Junior)-CIPHER - **Company:** The Georgia Tech Research Institute - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Cipher, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Wireless Security, Reverse Engineering, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b2360057b58ca4c ## About the Role 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. ## Description Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 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 ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)