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# Cyber Research Software Engineer II

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Assembly Language, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Reverse Engineering, Software Project Management, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Rust (Programming Language), Information Technology
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3mm2d

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

 + Coursework and/or experience designing, developing, modifying, and debugging software or hardware systems or prototypes, with concrete examples of coding projects.

 + Programming skills in one or more of: C, C++, Rust, Java, or Python.

 + Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required on day one.

Qualifications We Prefer

 + Experience with system architecture design, prototyping, and technical project leadership.

 + Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.).

 + Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, etc.).

 + Familiarity with security concepts (confidentiality/integrity/availability, authentication/authorization, etc.)

 + Reverse engineering skills using tools such as IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja.

 + Capture the Flag (CTF) experience.

 + Strong verbal and written communication skills in relevant technology topics

## Description

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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