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Program and test software and systems in Python, C, C++, or Java, as well as using logic programming languages.
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Design and develop formal (using mathematical logic) or informal models and specifications of protocols and systems.
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Develop algorithms for analyzing systems to understand how and when they work or break, and how to make them more secure and resilient. Working knowledge applying formal methods techniques such as model checking and theorem proving are highly desirable.
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Apply critical analyses to results to validate technical hypotheses and inform next steps.
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Advance network security research at BBN.
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Own projects or large components of projects.
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Distinguish BBN and yourself to customers by leading and performing cutting edge research.
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Travel up to 10%; candidates should expect that they may be required to travel to a BBN, RTX, teammate, or customer site for meetings or other business-related activities.
Qualifications You Must Have
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics and a minimum of 5 years experience, a Master’s degree and 3 years experience, or a Ph.D. degree. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
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Active DoD Secret Clearnce
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Minimum 3 years’ experience with multiple software development tools and languages, including but not limited to Python, C/C++ or Java.
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Understanding and familiarity with Formal Methods, preferably with the application and scaling of formal methods techniques (e.g. model checking, model measuring, and theorem proving).
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Prior experience with mathematical logic and logic programming.
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Prior experience with networking fundamentals.
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Prior experience in systems security.
Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some
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Experience with Formal Methods, specifically with the application and scaling of formal methods techniques such as model checking, model measuring, and theorem proving.
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PhD degree.
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Experience writing logic for SAT, SMT solvers.
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Experience with Python and/or shell scripting.
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Experience writing proposals, capture.
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Experience in Networking and protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, etc.).
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Top Secret Clearance, day one.
What We Offer
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.
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Relocation Assistance available
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This position is Onsite at our Cambridge, Mass. headquarters
To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:
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A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
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A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
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A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
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Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
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Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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