RTX · 11 hours ago
Principal Cyber Research Scientist
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The role involves researching, developing, and implementing innovative techniques for offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities while leading cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and deliver actionable results.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Required
A Bachelor's degree in a related major and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' 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
Ability to obtain a TS//SCI security clearance
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
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
RTX
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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