Senior Software Engineer

U.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 clearance​

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At 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 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.

Role Overview

BBN is looking for an individual excited by the prospect of developing exploits, implants, and payloads to deter and defeat our Nation’s adversaries. You are an ideal candidate if you are creative, curious, and persistent in finding system vulnerabilities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to create, contribute to, and grow cutting-edge research and development projects for offensive cyberspace operations.

What You Will Do

• Work with a small team on cutting-edge research and development projects.
• Design and develop prototype software using the latest open-source technologies.
• Receive and incorporate feedback from end users, field tests, and exercises.
• Explore technical possibilities collaboratively with motivated, world class colleagues.
• Deliver practical solutions to complex problems.
• Provide On-Site support to customer environments in San Diego, CA or Honolulu, HI.
• Willing to travel 10% to 15%.

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’ experience, or PhD graduate
• Significant experience with Java, Linux, Computer Networking, and Cloud Integration
• Experience with distributed systems, cybersecurity, middleware
• Experience working in a self-directed manner as part of a team
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.​  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Qualifications We Prefer

• Creative problem solving and experimental design with strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working in a self-directed manner as part of a team
• Prior military experience or experience working within the DOW