Principal Converged Cyber Research Scientist

RTX Corporate; Arlington (VA); In loco; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

RTX BBN Technologies in Arlington, VA, is seeking a senior researcher to drive growth in cyber/EW and RF capabilities. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, prototype software, and shape proposals for government funding while working on DoD IC capabilities.

You should have strong writing and communication skills, expertise in Python and C/C++, and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Relocation support and an onsite role are available.

Competenze

• University degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience writing and reviewing classified government research funding proposals.
• Experience in Python and C/C++ programming.
• Ability to understand and apply complex technical concepts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Mansioni

• Research, develop and implement techniques for offensive and defensive cyberspace and RF processing capabilities.
• Rapid prototyping of software solutions.
• Integrate research outputs into operational tools and systems.

Conoscenze

Python

C/C++

Strong writing and communication

Formazione

University degree

Advanced degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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 government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

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