Senior Cyber Research Scientist for DoD & TS/SCI

RTX; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Health benefits

Job summary

RTX BBN Technology in Columbia, MD, is seeking an experienced research scientist to advance offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities, prototypes, and integrated tools for DoD/IC customers. You will lead cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and contribute to demonstrations and field tests.

Overnight travel may be required. A TS/SCI security clearance is required, and the role is based on-site in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience writing and reviewing classified government research funding proposals.
• Strong verbal and written communication in technology topics.
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

RTX BBN Technology in Columbia, MD, is seeking an experienced research scientist to advance offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities, prototypes, and integrated tools for DoD/IC customers. You will lead cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and contribute to demonstrations and field tests.

Overnight travel may be required. A TS/SCI security clearance is required, and the role is based on-site in the US.