Wireless Security Engineer, CIPHER
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Atlanta, GAFresher18m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Vulnerability managementEmbedded systemsData structures & algorithmsPythonC++C
- Nice to have
- LinuxREST APIsGit
- Work
- On-site in Atlanta
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Vulnerability management46%Python29%Embedded systems22%Data structures & algorithms1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Junior Wireless Security Engineer to join the Cyber EW Techniques Branch within the Embedded System Vulnerability Division (ESVD) of the CIPHER Lab.
Key Responsibilities
- 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, and (3) to generate similar RF signals.
- Research capabilities, implementation methods, and security features of devices under test to help determine functionality and potential weaknesses.
- Contribute to technical reports and presentations.
- Employ hardware/firmware/software reverse engineering techniques to search for potential vulnerabilities accessible through RF apertures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Coursework or demonstrable working knowledge of wireless/RF/digital communications concepts (e.g., analog/digital modulation, EM spectrum, attenuators/amplifiers, filters, FEC, and interleaving).
- 3-6 months full-time, co-op, or research assistant 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.
- Experience programming in one or more of the following languages: C/C++, Python.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing software/debugging processes on Linux.
- Experience building with common government SDR frameworks/architectures/APIs.
- Proficiency with software version control using Git and GitLab.
Education
- 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
Travel Requirements: <10%