Principal Cyber Engineer

Position

Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (Hybrid). Requires active U.S. Secret DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship.

RTX Corporation (BBN Technologies) seeks an experienced leader to drive Cyber/EW research, integrate with defense and intelligence communities, and secure external funding.

• Build and advance a Cyber/EW research area for BBN with measurable business impact.
• Articulate and execute a vision and tactical direction for BBN and influence across RTX.
• Lead cross‑functional teams performing business development, proposal preparation, and execution.
• Lead projects and grow the 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 with minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or Advanced Degree with 5 years experience.
• Active, transferable U.S. Secret Security Clearance required on day one.
• Advanced technical expertise in cybersecurity R&D (binary analysis, reverse engineering, protocols, cyber capability development).
• Experience in technical leadership of cybersecurity‑focused R&D teams.

• Working experience on classified government‑funded research programs.
• Ability to write and win competitive R&D efforts for government projects.
• Provide visionary technical leadership and desire to grow a team.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools.
• Experience with OS internals (Windows,
  * nix).
• Experience with cyber‑physical system vulnerability and cybersecurity research.
• Relevant publications at conferences and journals.
• Excellent mentor and coach.

• Competitive salary (107,500 – 204,500 USD).
• Robust total rewards package: healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits.
• Parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Onsite at Cambridge, Mass headquarters; hybrid options.
• Strong leadership team, collaborative environment, technical pool, business development and program support.
• Access to RTX opportunities for research transition to fielded solutions.
• Various insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, scholar program, paid time off, holidays.

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. Eligible for incentive programs. Benefits dependent on business unit and collective bargaining agreements. U.S.‑based role; pay structure applies accordingly.

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.