Date Posted:
2026-04-15Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTONPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
For over 70 years, RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) has been solving challenging problems through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. BBN’s Non-Kinetic Capabilities and 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 artificial intelligence (AI).
Position Overview:
BBN is looking for a forward-thinking and self-motivated candidate to assure research and capability development projects are executed within budget, on time, and meeting or exceeding customer requirements. You are the ideal candidate if you can identify and complete independent reviews and assessments of project performance, including independent programmatic assessments of lessons learned, industry best practices, and technology development execution metrics (cost, schedule, quality and risks); are a strong writer and communicator; can identify and forge connections between stakeholder opportunities; and a strong desire to support cutting edge research and prototyping activities in support of our customers mission (e.g., DARPA, IARPA, DoD Service Labs, IC research organizations) to help further U.S. National Security Objectives and the betterment of society.
What You Will Do:
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Lead project execution across schedule, budget, IMS, and performance reporting
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Coordinate with teams, leadership, and customers to resolve issues and ensure delivery
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Drive proposals, business development, and program execution with cross-functional teams
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Align research initiatives with SMEs, PMs, and PIs to meet mission and customer needs
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Advance non-kinetic technology development from concept through execution
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Support prototyping, demonstrations, and transition to customer use
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Operate in complex, high-security technical environments
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Build partnerships with industry and academia to support program success
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Coordinate across RTX business units to enable technology transition and integration
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Engage customers through delivery of advanced research and technical solutions
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
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7 years experience supporting S&T program management offices such as at DARPA or service Labs, providing strategic oversight and operational control for a diverse collection of advanced, mission-critical projects
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Active TS clearance with SCI
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Demonstrated proficiency in OSW/R&E research and development project analysis and evaluation executing across complex security environments including advanced programs
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Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across diverse geographic locations and organizational levels
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Broad understanding of government customer base current and emerging needs
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Strong verbal and written communication skills including coordinating and facilitating internal and external communications on a wide range of subjects, including internal and external tasks, program reviews, and customer meetings
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Experience supporting Advanced Projects technology development programs
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Experience transitioning or integrating advanced technologies and capabilities into customer systems
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Excellent mentor, coach, and educator
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CI Poly
Work Location
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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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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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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