Date Posted:
2023-11-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
What will you do?
We're looking for a creative, collaborative, and highly motivated researcher to help expand our synthetic biology R&D and commercial portfolio. The candidate will lead and contribute to multi-year, interdisciplinary programs that bring together teams in biology, engineering, and data science to develop and transition new biotechnology solutions in support of national security. The ideal candidate will lead and contribute to the full lifespan of technical projects from proposal development to project completion and transition.
The candidate must have a familiarity with synthetic biology and how it is deployed in systems in use by the DoD and the intelligence community. Your research interests may be lab-based or computational. The ideal candidate has a strong background with DARPA, IARPA, or similar advanced research organizations.
What will you need?
A degree in life sciences, biotechnology or related fields and 10 years of progressive technical experience
Ability to shape and lead innovative research efforts in forward-leaning technology areas
Proven track record in formulating and leading research programs, writing successful proposals, standing up research teams, and executing successful research projects
Track record of collaborating/networking with other scientists and institutes
Track record of securing grants and other funding to support research
Hands on experience with technical project leadership
Proven experience developing successful relationships with government customers and decision-makers
Position may require some travel; expected to be under 5% of the time
U.S. Citizenship
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Ability to access U.S. only data systems
Additional Skills that would be BENEFICIAL
Active U.S. Top Secret clearance
A Ph.D. in life sciences. Biotechnology or related fields
Our Work/Life benefits include – Paid Parental Leave – Adoption Assistance – Auto and Home Insurance – Child/Elder Back Up Care – College Coach – Retirement Planning Services – Flexible Work Arrangements - Legal Services – LifeResources – Employee Discount Program – Educational Assistance – Transportation Benefits – and Wellness Reward
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
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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