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RTX

Research Software Engineer, Formal Methods

RTX

. Program and test software and systems in Python, C, C++, Java, and logic programming languages .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in programming and testing software systems using Python, C, C++, and Java, with a strong focus on formal methods and systems security. Proven ability to lead research projects, analyze system operations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Python ProgrammingC/C++ DevelopmentFormal Methods ApplicationSystems Security ExperienceNetworking Fundamentals

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentAlgorithm DevelopmentModel CheckingMathematical LogicLogic ProgrammingSAT Solver LogicShell ScriptingProposal WritingCapture Management
Soft Skills
Critical AnalysisProject OwnershipLeadershipCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Top Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Network SecuritySystems ResilienceProtocolsSTEM DegreeU.S. Citizenship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaPythonShell ScriptingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Program and test software and systems in Python, C, C++, Java, and logic programming languages
  • Design and develop formal or informal models and specifications of protocols and systems
  • Develop algorithms for analyzing systems to understand operation, failure, security, and resilience
  • Apply critical analyses to results to validate technical hypotheses and inform next steps
  • Advance network security research at BBN
  • Own projects or large components of projects
  • Lead cutting-edge research and represent BBN to customers
  • Travel to BBN, RTX, teammate, or customer sites for meetings and business activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with multiple software development tools and languages, including Python and either C/C++ or Java
  • Experience with Formal Methods, preferably with the application and scaling of formal methods techniques (e.g. model checking, model measuring, and theorem proving)
  • Prior experience with mathematical logic and logic programming
  • Prior experience with networking fundamentals
  • Prior experience in systems security
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active and existing Top Secret security clearance required after day 1
  • Experience writing logic for SAT, SMT solvers preferred
  • Experience with Python and/or shell scripting preferred
  • Experience writing proposals and capture preferred
  • Experience in networking and protocols preferred
  • PhD degree preferred
  • Travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits
  • Parental (including paternal) leave
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Achievement awards
  • Educational assistance
  • Child/adult backup care
  • Relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available