Senior EW Research Director & Team Leader

RTX; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) seeks a senior research leader to drive advanced capabilities for national security programs. You will lead interdisciplinary teams across signal processing, RF, and sensing domains, interfacing with DoD and IC customers.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and willingness to travel overnight. Onsite presence at Arlington, Columbia, or Cambridge is expected and relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• Advanced STEM degree plus 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams with technical and programmatic risk.
• Background in national security challenges and electromagnetic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite roles at Arlington VA, Columbia MD, or Cambridge MA with monthly travel.
• Drive research in statistical signal processing, cyclostationary processing, and adaptive filters.
• Oversee RF propagation, sensing, and physical-layer communications projects.
• Manage and grow a high-performing research team with DoD/IC focus.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Team building

Education

PhD in Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) seeks a senior research leader to drive advanced capabilities for national security programs. You will lead interdisciplinary teams across signal processing, RF, and sensing domains, interfacing with DoD and IC customers.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and willingness to travel overnight. Onsite presence at Arlington, Columbia, or Cambridge is expected and relocation support is available.