Formal Methods Research Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Raytheon BBN Networking and Cyber Technologies group seeks well-qualified and eager Formal Method researchers with System/Software Engineers experience to join exciting new projects in process logic and communications network analysis and formalism. In this position, you will pursue external funding from government research agencies (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, DoD Service Labs) to help further U.S. National Security Objectives and the betterment of society. You will model and analyze networks and complex processes to develop key insights and proofs, and improve understanding and performance of such systems. This position is an opportunity to exciting new technologies to support Formal Methods for verification of processes, networks, etc. You will work with extraordinarily talented individuals.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build and advance a Formal Methods-related research area for BBN, having measurable impact on business capture.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams performing business development, proposal preparation, and execution.
• Help hire top-notch personnel.
• Lead small projects, mentor and lead team collaborators and implementers.
• Distinguish BBN and yourself to customers by leading and performing cutting edge research.
• 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

• A BS degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or relevant field plus 5 years of relevant experience, or MS plus 3 years, or PhD. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Experience in Formal Methods and scientific modelling.
• Ability to work and communicate as part of a team.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and principles.
• Experience in disciplined Python, C++, and Java code development.
• Position requires a U.S. person or the ability to obtain an Export Authorization from the appropriate government agency for non-U.S. persons.

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some

• Formal verification tools such as SMT solvers and interactive theorem provers.
• Ability to work and communicate as part of a team.
• Experience writing proposals with our target government customers.
• Mathematical logic (e.g., temporal logic, separation logic, category theory, etc.).
• Knowledge in Networking fundamentals.
• Experience working in an agile team and with version control systems.
• Ability to receive a DoD clearance; an active clearance is highly desired.

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 at our Cambridge, Mass 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.

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 businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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