Principal Converged Cyber Research Scientist

RTX (Raytheon); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) in Arlington, VA seeks a senior researcher to drive cyber and EW capabilities across RF domains. You will lead efforts in research, prototyping, and proposal support, coordinating across teams to deliver impactful DoD/IC solutions.

The role requires a strong technical background, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to secure and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Onsite work with travel for select projects is expected.

Qualifications

• University Degree with 8+ years of experience or Advanced Degree with 5+ years in related field.
• Experience writing and reviewing classified government research funding proposals.
• Strong skills in Python and C/C++ development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and implement offensive and defensive cyberspace techniques for RF and signals processing.
• Conduct rapid prototyping of software solutions.
• Apply software engineering practices to integrate outputs into operational tools and systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and deliver actionable results.
• Anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect data and perform demonstrations.
• Support proposal writing and shaping win themes and innovations.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Strong writer and communicator

Security clearance

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

For over 70 years, RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) has solved challenging problems through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. BBN's Network & Cyber Technologies (NCT) team leverages computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, and physics to tackle customer challenges in electromagnetic warfare (EW), communications, cybersecurity, cyberspace operations, networking, and RF domains for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers.

BBN is looking for an excellent forward-thinking candidate to drive our strategic growth and innovation in these areas specifically at the integration points for EW-enabled cyber and cyber-enabled EW; integrated battlespace applications; resilient cyber-physical systems and software; and the intersection of quantum, cyber, and RF.

You are the ideal candidate if you are a recognized researcher with strong skills in these areas for DoD and IC capabilities; you are a strong writer and communicator; you can identify and forge connections between stakeholder opportunities and our technical teams' capabilities; you have a strong technical background in these areas; and you desire an opportunity to pursue and execute on external funding from government research agencies (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, DoD Service Labs, IC research and development organizations) to help further U.S. National Security Objectives.

What You Will Do

• Research, develop and implement innovative techniques for offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities and their application to RF and other signals processing 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
• Takes proactive action to anticipate, understand, and meet customer needs
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations
• Support proposal writing and processes through the shaping of win themes, innovations, operational impact, and focus on customers' most pressing uses cases
• Overnight travel required for certain projects

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Experience writing and reviewing classified government research funding proposals in relevant areas
• Experience 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience synchronizing and coordinating highly technical, R&D teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in relevant technology topics
• 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

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Location

This position is onsite at our Arlington, VA. headquarters.

Relocation assistance available.

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

A strong leadership team well-versed in go