SkillBridge Research Engineer – Cyber/EW

RTX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
For over 70 years, RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) has solved challenging problems through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. BBN’s Network & Cyber Technologies (NCT) team leverages computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, and physics to tackle customer challenges in electromagnetic warfare (EW), communications, cybersecurity, cyberspace operations, networking, and RF domains for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. BBN is looking for creative, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated scientists, engineers, and developers who want to create, contribute to, and grow cutting-edge research projects for offensive and defensive cyberspace operations.
RTX Corporation is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.
To be eligible for a SkillBridge Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:
• Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
• Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location.
What you will gain:
• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research
• A diverse and technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine our vision and strategy
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition capabilities and ultimately see it fielded

Requirements

• Demonstrated passion for technology
• Solid, creative programming skills using one or more of: C/C++, Python, or equivalent languages
• Coursework and/or experience designing, developing, modifying, and debugging software or hardware systems or prototypes, with concrete examples of coding projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in relevant technology topics
• Position may require some amount of overnight travel
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with security concepts (confidentiality/integrity/availability, authentication/authorization, etc.)
• Experience building software for embedded devices and consumer electronics (e.g. ARM, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, Linux, Windows OS, Android, iOS)
• Understanding of OS internals (e.g., Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android)
• Understanding of cyber-physical systems security considerations
• Experience with disassemblers (e.g., IDA pro, Ghidra)
• Experience using debuggers such as gdb or WinDbg
• Understanding binary or systems reverse engineering
• TCP/IP networking fundamentals and tools (e.g., iptables, firewalls, tcpdump, wireshark, packet analysis)
• Internet security protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL)
• Signal processing
• Software Defined Radio experience
• Experience applying the scientific method to challenging mission problems
• Active Top Secret security clearance with polygraph

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation Cyber and EW capabilities
• Analyze computers, networks, and signals to understand how they work and how to break them
• Develop new and advanced security techniques in embedded, Internet of Things, and traditional systems
• Create or investigate new types of cyber physical systems
• Disassemble and analyze binary code

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed