Senior Principal Cyber Engineer

RTX Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. BBN Technologies (BBN) is a key subsidiary of RTX, focused on research and development in electromagnetic warfare, communications, cybersecurity, cyberspace operations, networking, and RF domains for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC).

• Lead an exceptional team while building technologies to support Cyber/EW operations.
• Build and advance a Cyber/EW‑related research area for BBN having measurable impact on business.
• Articulate and execute a vision and tactical direction for BBN and influence the same across RTX.
• Lead cross‑functional teams performing business development, proposal preparation, and execution.
• Hire and develop top‑notch personnel to round out the team you will grow and lead.
• Lead projects and grow your team of collaborators and implementors.
• Distinguish BBN and yourself to customers by leading and performing cutting‑edge research.
• Travel up to 15%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 7 years of experience, or a PhD and a minimum of 5 years of experience (experience in lieu of degree will be considered).
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required on day one.
• A proven track record in writing and winning competitive R&D efforts for government funded projects.
• Experience in technical leadership of cybersecurity‑focused R&D teams.
• Working experience on classified government funded research programs.
• Visionary technical leadership and desire to grow and lead a group to achieve that vision.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools to support the research’s software/hardware requirements.
• Experience with reverse engineering, binary analysis, and disassemblers.
• Relevant publications at conferences and in journals.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent mentor and coach.

• Salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD, depending on experience and role.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Onsite location:
  Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters.
• Robust total rewards package: healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits.
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Strong leadership team and supportive environment for research and development.
• Access to RTX opportunities to transition research into fielded solutions.
• Performance‑based incentive compensation (short‑term and long‑term), contingent on business and individual performance.
• Eligibility for 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.