Principal Experienced Cyber/EW Research Scientist

Key Skills

Cyber Security, Data Modeling, Data oriented design- DoD, Effective communication skills, Environmental, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Signal processing

Job Description

Raytheon BBN Technologies (BBN) is looking for an excellent candidate to start and lead a new Cyber/EW related research thrust. You are the ideal candidate if you are a recognized researcher with strong skills in cybersecurity, computer engineering/science, RF signal processing, machine learning, mathematics, modeling and simulation, and/or physics; you desire an opportunity to pursue external funding from government research agencies (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, DoD Service Labs) to help further U.S. National Security Objectives and betterment of society; you know how to 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 Cyber/EW operations; autonomy; cybersecurity; networking; RF systems; quantum computing and many other existing areas at BBN or new areas that you forge. The candidate will have the opportunity to take a leadership role within BBN’s Science Development Program. Among the things you would do:

• Build and advance a Cyber/EW-related research area for BBN having measurable impact on business.
• 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.
• 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 implementors.
• Distinguish BBN and yourself to customers by leading and performing cutting edge research.
• This position is onsite

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• 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 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

Required Skills:

• 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 clearance.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 6 years of prior experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and
• Experience leading highly technical, R&D teams
• Relevant publications at conferences and in journals
• Experience writing government research funding proposals in the relevant areas
• Excellent mentor and coach
• Proficient in relevant programming languages and development tools to support the research’s software/hardware requirements

Desired Skills:

• Working experience on classified government funded research programs
• Ability to provide visionary technical leadership and desire to grow and lead a group to achieve that vision
• Experience with reverse engineering, binary analysis and disassemblers
• Experience with RF signal processing
• Experience with OS internals (Windows, nix*)
• Experience with cyber-physical system vulnerability and cybersecurity research
• Ability to represent BBN at conferences, workshops, and other external engagements
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Our Work/Life benefits include – Paid Parental Leave – Adoption Assistance – Auto and Home Insurance – Child/Elder Back Up Care – College Coach – Retirement Planning Services – Flexible Work Arrangements - Legal Services – Life Resources – Employee Discount Program – Educational Assistance – Transportation Benefits – and Wellness Rewards