Embedded Cybersecurity Researcher (Onsite)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USASenior
Base Salary
$87k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical and strategic management of cybersecurity research and development projects for cyber-physical security.
- Lead complex technical development activities and multidisciplinary teams developing new security techniques for connected platforms.
- Analyze threats and vulnerabilities in mission- and safety-critical platforms, including embedded systems, industrial control systems, and operational technology.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams developing, integrating, and evaluating cybersecurity technologies.
- Conduct advanced technology demonstrations and support early customer engagement.
- Prepare technical proposals and execute government-sponsored science and technology research.
- Build partnerships with Collins stakeholders and customers to support collaboration, strategic alignment, and adoption of innovations.
- Travel approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience.
- At least 1 year of experience working with embedded systems, industrial control systems, or operational technology.
- Previous research experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- An active DoD Top Secret security clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred qualifications include aerospace or defense experience, experience communicating and presenting to all organizational levels, and experience with FPGA or other embedded systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, paid time off, and holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, and Employee Scholar Program.
- Life and disability insurance plus optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverage.
- Parental, adoption, fertility, family planning, autism, employee assistance, wellness, and child and elder care benefits.
- Virtual doctor visits and second-opinion medical services.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with approximately 10% travel.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.