Cyber Capability Research Engineer

Job Overview

Hybrid position at RTX Corporation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, requiring U.S. citizenship and an active Secret DoD clearance.

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Job Type: Hybrid (onsite up to 15% travel)

• Perform advanced software development in C, emphasizing low‑level operations.
• Architect software and systems across diverse architectures and operating systems.
• Analyze systems to understand behavior and failure modes.
• Develop unique networking protocols and communication schemes.
• Operationalize code through testing, documentation, and integration with sponsor systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics; or advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with advanced degree).
• Minimum 2 years of C programming experience.
• Active, transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance on day one.
• Preferred: C++, Rust, Java, Python, or other languages.
• Experience with system architecture design, prototyping, and technical project leadership.
• Experience with assembly languages (x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.).
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, RF communications, BGP, etc.).
• OS kernel development experience (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android).
• Reverse engineering skills using IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, etc.
• Capture the Flag (CTF) experience.
• Authored papers and proposals.

• Competitive salary range: $86,800–$165,200.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules and remote options.
• Educational assistance and recognition programs.
• Relocation assistance available.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.