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

RTX BBN solves challenging problems of high importance to our customers in the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community and Industry by rapidly prototyping systems for sensing complex physical phenomena, correlating them to events of interest, and producing high-value, actionable information from the sensed data. The team specializes in delivering networked sensor system solutions by combining a strong understanding of the underlying physics, high-fidelity modeling, simulation of complex signatures and propagation phenomenology, deep expertise in signal processing, EM and RF phenomenology, and computer science, proven capabilities in system development, and mature tools to enable rapid design cycles from theory to demonstration. We are currently searching for a highly qualified digital signal processing (DSP) / field-programmable gate array (FPGA) research scientist to join our team in Arlington, VA.

What you will do:

BBN is seeking a research scientist interested in advancing FPGA design. You will join our team of electrical engineers, physicists, and mathematicians as we build and deliver advanced prototype systems that exploit the RF spectrum. The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Advancing research and development of prototypes to meet customer requirements of special communication protocols to include real-time detection, filtering and tracking, array processing, and direction-finding targeting FPGA algorithmic instantiation.
• Utilize your understanding of RF propagation, digital logic, digital circuitry, and computer architecture to implement efficient high-performance designs in FGPA applications for government customer technology demonstrations.
• Candidate will make immediate contributions to the team under the guidance of a senior mentor.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) or Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of professional experience.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Matlab and SIMULINK
• Fundamental understanding of computer architecture, digital circuitry, and digital logic
• Ability to independently execute responsibilities with limited review or supervision
• Ability to take proactive action to anticipate, understand, and meet program and team needs
• AMD and/or Intel FPGA development experience
• Familiarity with high level tools (e.g. HDL Coder, HLS)

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.

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Work Location

This is an on-site role, eligible candidates must reside or relocate within commuting distance of Arlington, VA.
Relocation Eligible: Yes

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Onsite: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly onsite.

The salary range for this role is 70,000 USD - 142,000 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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