
Principal Cyber Research Scientist
RTX
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Columbia • Maryland • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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