Senior Principal Research Engineer, Formal Methods

RTX • Watertown, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The RTX BBN Networking and Cyber Technologies group seeks a Formal Method researcher with System/Software Engineers experience to join exciting new projects in process logic and communications network analysis and formalism. In this position, you will pursue external funding from government research agencies (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, DoD Service Labs) to help further U.S. National Security Objectives and the betterment of society; you will attract, hire and develop top-notch talent to round out your team. This position is an opportunity to shine as a leader of an exceptional team while building technologies to support Formal Methods for verification of processes, networks, etc. You will model and analyze networks and complex processes to develop key insights and proofs and improve understanding and performance of such systems.

Requirements

• A BS degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or relevant field plus 10 years of relevant experience, or MS plus 7 years, or PhD plus 5 years. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Active DoD secret clearance
• Experience in Formal Methods and scientific modelling.
• Experience with business capture.
• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented programming and principles.
• Experience in disciplined Python, C++, and Java code development.
• Position may require some amount of overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Formal verification tools such as SMT solvers and interactive theorem provers.
• Experience writing proposals with our target government customers.
• Mathematical logic (e.g., temporal logic, separation logic, category theory, etc.).
• Experience in Networking fundamentals.
• Experience working in an agile team and with version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and advance a Formal Methods-related research area for BBN having measurable impact on business capture.
• Articulate and execute a vision and tactical direction for BBN. Influence the same across RTX.
• Lead cross-functional teams performing business development, proposal preparation, and execution.
• Help hire and develop top-notch personnel to round out the team you will grow and lead.
• Lead projects, as well as grow your team of collaborators and implementers.
• Distinguish BBN and yourself to customers by leading and performing cutting edge research.

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation Assistance available
• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees