Principal Converged Cyber Research Scientist

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17

Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Top Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. For over 70 years, RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) has solved challenging problems through research, exploration, development, and prototyping.

• Research, develop and implement innovative techniques for offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities and their application to RF and other signals processing capabilities.
• Conduct rapid prototyping of software solutions.
• Apply software engineering practices to integrate research outputs into operational tools and systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and deliver actionable results.
• Takes proactive action to anticipate, understand, and meet customer needs.
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations.
• Support proposal writing and processes through the shaping of win themes, innovations, operational impact, and focus on customers’ most pressing use cases.
• Overnight travel required for certain projects.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience writing and reviewing classified government research funding proposals in relevant areas.
• Experience in Python and C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply complex technical concepts.
• Capacity to develop novel concepts that address challenging technical problems of concern to RTX BBN Technology’s customers.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

• Experience synchronizing and coordinating highly technical, R&D teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in relevant technology topics.
• Experience with research and development of Cyber/EW capabilities.
• Experience monitoring cross-disciplinary, multi-portfolio projects in relevant technology areas.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or…