Network Research Scientist

Date Posted:

2025-03-07

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 esteemed and experienced Researchers skilled in Software Engineering to become an integral part of this work and expand its scope. You will contribute solid software development skills and innovative research 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 pursue external funding opportunities from government research agencies like DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, etc. 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.
• 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.
• Research experience in computer networks.
• 2+ years experience in disciplined Java or Kotlin for medium to large systems
• Experience with software development in a Linux environment.
• Experience designing, writing, debugging, and reviewing complex code to specifications/requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some

• Experience with Python and/or shell scripting.
• Experience working with modern software development tools and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Experience with Docker and containerized code.
• Experience with Android development.
• Experience with systems integration.
• Experience with UI development.
• Experience in C/C++ software development.
• Experience with modern build systems such as Gradle or Maven.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance

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.

•           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.

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 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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