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Riverside Health System Providers

$502K - $650K/yr

Research Leadership : 7+ years of experience leading oncology clinical trials in academic or large community-based settings (community-based experience preferred). * Proven Track Record

Virginia Tech

Research Associate

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

... community and abroad. The researcher will also be responsible for developing and maintaining both ... This position has a 2-year term and may be extended based on project needs and performance.

Virginia Tech

Extension and Research Technician

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

... based education, scientific discovery, applied science, youth engagement and community support. The Middleburg AREC along with Virginia Tech faculty and Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents ...

VeriSign

Research Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$108K - $147K/yr

... based on long-term business strategy and objectives * Works with stakeholders on enhancing the ... Our Careers Page Our Benefits Summary Verisign in the Community Our EEO Statement Our Privacy ...

Verisign

Research Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$108K - $147K/yr

... based on long-term business strategy and objectives * Works with stakeholders on enhancing the ... Our Careers Page Our Benefits Summary Verisign in the Community Our EEO Statement Our Privacy ...

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What is the difference between Community Based Research vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Based ResearchCommunity Outreach Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, or related fields; research experienceBachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related fields; outreach experience
Work EnvironmentResearch settings, community organizations, academic institutionsCommunity events, nonprofit organizations, public agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, government agenciesNonprofits, community organizations, government departments
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research roles in community settingsLearning about community engagement and outreach roles

Community Based Research involves conducting systematic investigations to address community issues, often in academic or research settings. Community Outreach Coordinators focus on engaging and educating communities through events and programs. While both roles work within community settings, Community Based Research emphasizes data collection and analysis, whereas Community Outreach Coordinators prioritize relationship-building and communication.

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Infographic showing various Community Based Research job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer

Riverside Research Institute

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

$145K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

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 Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer to support National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) mission areas involving infrared sensing, space-based OPIR sensors, sensor modeling, advanced data exploitation, and algorithm development. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in EO/IR systems engineering, infrared phenomenology, OPIR data analysis, and software development for sensor exploitation. 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 sensing technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct analysis, exploitation, and modeling of infrared and OPIR sensor data, including SBIRS systems.
  • Develop, prototype, and implement advanced data processing algorithms in Python, MATLAB, and other analysis environments.
  • Investigate sensor and target phenomenology and develop test plans, sensor collection scenarios, or experiments to address complex detection and tracking challenges.
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot data processing workflows, identify anomalies or software logic issues, and coordinate remediation strategies.
  • Support development of CONOPS, white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans for emerging sensor capabilities and new processing architectures.
  • Collaborate with research organizations, DoD stakeholders, and external agencies to evaluate and integrate emerging sensing and exploitation technologies.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in EO/IR systems engineering, OPIR analysis, remote sensing, or related mission areas.
  • Demonstrated experience with OPIR data formats, processing workflows, or SBIRS exploitation tools
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to diagnose sensor performance, data anomalies, and software logic issues.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience collaborating with NGIC or other intelligence community organizations.
  • Experience developing CONOPS, technical documentation, or training materials.

Global Comp
$140,000- $175,000 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.

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