Network Research Scientist

Date Posted:

2025-01-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At RTX BBN Technologies, we invent new science by applying cross-discipline techniques to tangible prototype systems to prove concept viability. Our Network and Cyber Technologies group anticipates the future in very large- and very small-scale information exchange across wired and wireless environments, spanning multiple domains including space, air, surface, and undersea.

BBN seeks well-qualified and eager Researchers and Software Engineers to become an integral part of this work. You will contribute to such diverse and critical areas as network infrastructure security, network understanding, energy conservation, content networking, mobile networking, efficient channel access, and networking within extremely harsh or hostile environments. You will employ strategies for both free-form thinking and disciplined application. You will work with extraordinarily talented scientists and engineers.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and develop high performance networking software in a Linux environment with a modern DevSecOps pipeline.
• Advance networking-related research areas for BBN, having measurable impact on the business.
• Participate in cross-functional teams performing business development, proposal preparation, and execution.
• Position may require some amount of overnight travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field plus 5 years of related experience, or MS plus 3 years, or PhD.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and principles.
• Experience in disciplined C++, Java, and Python code development.
• Experience working with modern software development tools and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Writing and reviewing code to specifications/requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some

• Experience with socket programming, including non-blocking designs.
• Experience with distributed information management.
• Experience working on hardened code.
• Ability to work and communicate as part of a team.
• Experience working in an agile team.
• Experience with Docker.
• Desire to continually learn and improve yourself.
• Ability and willingness to get a US Department of Defense security clearance

What We Offer

Benefits (focus on unique benefits vs. standard).  You may use your current requisition benefits content provided they have been reviewed by your HR Bus. Partner and Recruiter.  Or you may use - 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

•           This position is Onsite working situation at our Cambridge, MA headquarters

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.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

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 busines