SkillBridge: Speech Recognition Researcher: TS/SCI Poly

Job ID: 01843352Posted: Posted 30+ Days AgoStart Date: 2026-05-28Location: US-MD-COLUMBIA-720 ~ 9861 Broken Land Pkwy ~ BBN COLUMBIA, Ste 400Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-05-28Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-MD-COLUMBIA-720 ~ 9861 Broken Land Pkwy ~ BBN COLUMBIA, Ste 400Position Role Type:OnsiteU.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: DoD Clearance: TS/SCISecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1Are you seeking a pathway to an incredible post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?  At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our SkillBridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.  Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX, you'll find a supportive environment where your military experience is valued and leveraged to drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems.  Our SkillBridge Program is more than just a job. It's a pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here, you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development. This SkillBridge opportunity is withBBN Technologies RTX is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page. To be eligible for a SkillBridge, you must meet the following requirements:  Must be on Active-Duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces   Must be eligible to participate per DoD Instruction 1322.29.  Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.  Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.  What You Will Do:  Training & mentorship opportunities include, but are not limited to:  Research, develop, and implement novel algorithms for solving customer challenges related to Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)Develop software systems to train and test ASR systemsBuild new ASR models for customer data and domainInterface with DoD clients supporting ASR research systemsQualifications You Must Have:Must be eligible to participate in DoW SkillBridge Active DoD TS/SCI (with polygraph) clearanceTypically requires a BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant discipline and 8 years of experience or MS grad with degree and 5 years of experience.Python ProgrammingExperience with the Linux command lineMachine LearningEmpirical Research ExperienceQualifications We Prefer:Bash ProgrammingHands on Experience with Speech Recognition technologiesExperience with ESPnetExperience with PyTorchExperience and knowledge of software development in PythonWhat We Offer:SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits, however they may be available upon conversion to full-time.  Learn More & Apply Now!Work Location: Onsite - Columbia, MDPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products#SkillBridgeAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.IAW DoDI 1322.29, as a SkillBridge participant, you will not be an RTX employee and will remain under the administrative control of your military chain of command. Therefore, you will not receive any form of compensation for your work. Additionally, any type of benefits that the company offers its regular employees such as, but not limited to, health benefits, holiday pay, vacation pay, sick leave, and retirement benefits, will not be available to SkillBridge participants.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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms