RTX

Principal Cyber Research Scientist

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ColumbiaMarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • 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 the shaping of win themes, innovations, operational impact, and focus on customers’ most pressing uses cases
  • Overnight travel required for certain projects

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 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
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in relevant technology topics
  • Strong proficiency 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
  • Takes proactive action to anticipate, understand, and meet customer needs
  • Active TS clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Educational assistance
  • Child/adult backup care
  • Relocation assistance
  • Short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PythonC/C++software engineering practicesrapid prototypingdata analysistechnical concept applicationcyberspace capabilities developmentoperational tools integrationproblem-solvingproposal writing
Soft skills
communication skillscross-functional team leadershipcustomer needs anticipationinnovative thinkingdata collection and analysisdemonstration skillsproactive actioncollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinking
Certifications
Active TS clearanceeligibility for SCI