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RTX · 1 day ago

Principal Cyber Research Scientist

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Principal Cyber Research Scientist will drive strategic growth and innovation in areas such as electromagnetic warfare, cybersecurity, and integrated battlespace applications, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful research and solutions.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 the shaping of win themes, innovations, operational impact, and focus on customers’ most pressing uses cases

Overnight travel required for certain projects

Qualification

PythonC/C++Cyber/EW capabilitiesResearch funding proposalsTechnical problem solvingTechnical communicationTeam coordinationCustomer needs anticipationCross-disciplinary projects

Required

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

Preferred

Experience synchronizing and coordinating highly technical, R&D teams

Experience with research and development of Cyber/EW capabilities

Experience monitoring cross-disciplinary, multi-portfolio projects in relevant technology areas

Active TS//SCI security clearance

Benefits

Parental (including paternal) leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees