Date Posted:
2026-11-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MD-ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION-339 ~ 306 Sentinel Dr ~ 339 BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
TS/SCI with Poly - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Raytheon Company managed by Collins Aerospace
At 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.
Collins 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.
Applied 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.
This is an ONSITE position located at our Annapolis Junction, MD location. To find out more about AST please, click the link below:
Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE
What You Will Do:
Advance 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
Hands-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
Serve 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
Architect, 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
Generate, analyze, and mature Concept of Operation (CONOP) designs which will be a blueprint for operational missions, mission support, and/or mission sustainment
Perform as a key contributor in transitioning technical solutions to fieldable/operational solutions
Generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST management as necessary
Have 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
Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
Travel up to…