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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nTS/SCI with Poly - Current\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1Raytheon Company managed by Collins Aerospace\nAt RTX, the world's 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.\nCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nApplied Signal Technolog y (AST) is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer / SME (Cyber & Analytics) who strives for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT & Cyber solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance.\nThis is an ONSITE position located at our Annapolis Junction, MD location. To find out more about AST please, click the link below:\n Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE\nWhat You Will Do:\nAdvance research, innovation, and technical delivery in cyber intelligence to enable defensive cyber operations (DCO), secure weapons systems, and analyze adversarial threat vectors for government sponsors\nHands-on technical or engineering oversight in adversary emulation, threat hunting, cyber analytics, malware analysis, or reverse engineering. Guide sponsors in building out next-generation Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) and target development\nServe as the senior technical authority in leading the architecture, end-to-end systems integration, and optimization of complex packet-based hardware and software platforms that directly drive Computer Network Operations (CNO) and SIGINT mission outcomes\nArchitect, modernize, and optimize complex mission systems utilizing COTS/GOTS; drive automation initiatives to enhance system reliability under tight timelines; provide top-tier troubleshooting for lifecycle sustainment\nGenerate, analyze, and mature Concept of Operation (CONOP) designs which will be a blueprint for operational missions, mission support, and/or mission sustainment\nPerform as a key contributor in transitioning technical solutions to fieldable/operational solutions\nGenerate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST management as necessary\nHave extensive early and continuing interaction with customers to define the solution, project scope and then act as a liaison for the customer within the company\nCollaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering\nTravel up to 25% \nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience\nExperience in strategic, operational/tactical, and contingency planning in support of CONOP generation/refinement and will enable efficient transition from concept to mission operation\nExperience in operational cyber, cyber intelligence, or related mission spaces\nDeep knowledge of adversary tradecraft, TTPs, and utilizing cyber operations as a tool of statecraft\nWorking command of hardware/software infrastructure, custom automation scripting (BASH, Perl, Python)\nExperience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work\nExperience with bid and proposal activities related to system development\nExperience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilities\nExperience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues\nExperience identifying, analyzing and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle\nExperience with Systems Integration, and test design, planning and execution\nExperience leading design and development teams\nActive and transferable Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance with polygraph is required prior to start date.\nU.S citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\nQualifications We Prefer:\nAdvanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) concentration and 10 years of experience\nExperience with Design, Development, Integration and Test of complex systems\nExperience with Telecommunications standards and processing techniques\nDirect experience in enterprise telecommunication network design, deployment, and sustainment (specifically focused on both Metro area and long haul networks)\nAdept at communicating (verbal and written) with all levels within and outside the company, ability to prepare and deliver presentations/summaries which appropriately address the intended audience\nExperience developing system level designs, high level control and data interfaces\nExperience with cybersecurity concepts such as red/blue teaming, defense-in-depth, and/or network penetration\nExperience with reverse engineering software and/or hardware\nExperience with Design, Development, Integration and Test of complex Communication systems\nExperience in developing proof-of-concept (PoC) use case scenarios for novel cybersecurity systems\nExperience with creating proof-of-concept (PoC) use case scenarios and prototypes from initial ideas\nExisting TS/SCI with Polygraph (within the last 24 months) \nWhat We Offer\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \nEligible for relocation\nAnd More!\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nDo you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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. 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