Cyber/EW Research Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation Eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

RTX, headquartered in the United States, seeks a cybersecurity/embedded systems researcher to develop next-generation Cyber and EW capabilities at our Cambridge, MA site. This role focuses on analyzing computers, networks, and signals to understand and break them, and on creating advanced security techniques for embedded, IoT, and traditional systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in STEM and show solid programming skills in C/C++ or Python, with project-based experience in software or

Formación

• Master’s degree in STEM by start date.
• Solid programming skills in C/C++ or Python.
• Experience designing, developing, modifying, and debugging software or hardware systems or prototypes with concrete coding project examples.

Responsabilidades

• Develop next-generation Cyber and EW capabilities.
• Analyze computers, networks, and signals to understand how they work and how to break them.
• Develop new and advanced security techniques in embedded, Internet of Things, and traditional systems.
• Create or investigate new types of cyber physical systems.
• Disassemble and analyze binary code.

Conocimientos

C/C++

Python

Educación

Master's degree in STEM

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN05 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B5

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What you will do:

• Develop next-generation Cyber and EW capabilities
• Analyze computers, networks, and signals to understand how they work and how to break them
• Develop new and advanced security techniques in embedded, Internet of Things, and traditional systems
• Create or investigate new types of cyber physical systems
• Disassemble and analyze binary code

What You Will Learn:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition capabilities and ultimately see it fielded

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Solid, creative programming skills using one or more of: C/C++, Python, or equivalent languages
• Coursework and/or experience designing, developing, modifying, and debugging software or hardware systems or prototypes, with concrete examples of coding projects

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with security concepts (confidentiality/integrity/availability, authentication/authorization, etc.)
• Experience building software for embedded devices and consumer electronics (e.g. ARM, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, Linux, Windows OS, Android, iOS)
• Understanding of OS internals (e.g., Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android)
• Understanding of cyber-physical systems security considerations
• An active security clearance

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.