Skillbridge Research Engineer – Cyber/ew

RTX Corporation

Columbia, MD, United States
Not specified; fellows receive military pyy + bene...
Hybrid
Active top secret security clearance
U.s. citizenship required
C/c++ or python programming skills
This SkillBridge Fellowship offers transitioning service members an opportunity to develop cutting-edge research projects in offensive and defensive cyberspace operations without compensation during the fellowship period

Job Summary

  • This SkillBridge Fellowship offers transitioning service members an opportunity to develop cutting-edge research projects in offensive and defensive cyberspace operations without compensation during the fellowship period.
  • The role involves analyzing computers, networks, and signals to understand vulnerabilities and developing advanced security techniques for embedded and traditional systems.
  • Candidates will work within a collaborative environment led by government R&D experts, with access to mentorship from diverse research scientists and support for transitioning capabilities to fielded solutions.

Matching Summary

This SkillBridge Fellowship offers transitioning service members an opportunity to develop cutting-edge research projects in offensive and defensive cyberspace operations without compensation during the fellowship period.

Salary

Not specified; fellows receive military pay and benefits only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • C/C++ or Python programming skills
  • Software debugging and development experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with embedded devices and IoT
  • Familiarity with OS internals like Linux/Windows
  • Binary reverse engineering expertise
  • Signal processing knowledge
  • Software Defined Radio experience

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret security clearance on day one
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Honorable discharge projected from military
  • Completion of all TAP and transition requirements
  • Unit Commander approval required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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