Senior Converged Cyber & RF Research Scientist

RTX; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies in Arlington, VA seeks a senior researcher to drive strategic growth at the integration points for EW-enabled cyber and cyber-enabled EW, and to pursue external government funding to advance U.S. national security objectives.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and deep expertise in cyber, RF, and related areas. Ideal candidates will publish and present technical work, lead cross-functional teams, and engage with DoD/IC customers while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• 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++.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Python

C/C++

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

RTX BBN Technologies in Arlington, VA seeks a senior researcher to drive strategic growth at the integration points for EW-enabled cyber and cyber-enabled EW, and to pursue external government funding to advance U.S. national security objectives.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and deep expertise in cyber, RF, and related areas. Ideal candidates will publish and present technical work, lead cross-functional teams, and engage with DoD/IC customers while traveling as needed.