Principal Cyber Research Scientist

Location:

Columbia, MD (Onsite). U.S. Citizen required. Security clearance:
DoD TS/SCI.

• Research, develop and implement innovative techniques for offensive and defensive cyberspace 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.
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations.
• Support proposal writing and processes through shaping win themes, innovations, operational impact, and focus on customers’ most pressing use cases.
• Overnight travel required for certain projects.

• Strong leadership team well‑versed in government R&D.
• Collaborative and collegial environment to push state‑of‑the‑art research.
• Technically competent pool of research scientists willing to mentor and help refine your vision.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that transition capabilities to field.

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience writing and reviewing classified government research funding proposals in relevant areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in relevant technology topics.
• Proficiency 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.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience synchronizing and coordinating highly technical R&D teams.
• 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.

• Competitive salary (118,300–224,900 USD).
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) match.
• Flexible work schedules, parental leave (including paternal), educational assistance, child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Robust total rewards package with career development programs.

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 per Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.