Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 13, 2025
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10181233
- Category: -Information Technology
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: -Top Secret
- Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: -1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: -Yes, 25% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: -Relocation assistance may be
available
- Positions Available: -1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have
incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that
impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations
to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be
at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's
history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to
stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who
have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces
to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture
thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing
your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do
what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of
history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics
Systems is looking for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to
support the Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA. The
selected candidate will support Development and Sustainment
programs and will identify cybersecurity risks and design, develop,
integrate, test, and verify system security solutions. The
candidate will be responsible for identifying cybersecurity risks,
working with stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic
plan for remediation, and driving the incorporation of
cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system. The candidate
will leverage leadership skills to engage their customer
counterpart as well as other stakeholders to drive improvements
into the weapon system's cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate
is not only an experienced technical leader with exceptional skills
in communication and stakeholder engagement, but they are also a
highly motivated self-starter. -This role is located on-site in
Rancho Bernardo, CA and will require up to 25% travel in support of
program needs. Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in STEM
field and at least 5 years of related experience, Master's degree
in STEM field and at least 3 years of related experience, PhD in
STEM field and at least 1 years of related experience - Active DoD
Top Secret clearance for consideration- Must have the ability to
obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to
the commencement of employment.- Experience in several of the
following Systems Engineering areas: - - + Technical planning,
system design development, verification and validation, cost and
risk, and requirements management - - + Preparing, presenting, and
leading discussion of system engineering materials during formal
program reviews - - + Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker;
selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve
very complex problems and implement constructive change - - +
Developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements
management, including verification and validation - -+ Developing
or updating Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models-
Experience in at least one of the following Systems Security
Engineering areas: - - + Managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and
working with stakeholders to prioritize and address findings - - +
Developing processes and standards to ensure the development of
secure products - - + Assessing systems for cybersecurity
vulnerabilities - - + Implementing cybersecurity scanning and
assessment tools like ACAS or Nessus - - + Developing cybersecurity
compliance packages Preferred Qualifications:- Current Program
Access Program- Experience working with directly ATOs #ASSystEng We
offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every
other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a
wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team
environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and
goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even
better at what we do. Educational assistance is available to
employees who want to continue to learn and develop
skills/knowledge. Our educational assistance program supports
employee development by providing resources such as:
- Free Education Advice: Call 855-222-2398 to speak with an
experienced advisor to tailor an educational program to your career
goals and needs.
- Tuition Savings at Accredited Schools: Access a network of
accredited schools in a variety of locations (and online) to take
advantage of reduced tuition costs and waived fees.
- Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the
member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities
to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be
recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all
employeesSalary Range: $121,400 - $182,000The above salary range
represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers
a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the
scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's
experience, education, skills and current market
conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for
overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition
to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual
contributions as well as allow employees to share in company
results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be
eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman
provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage,
life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays
and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The
application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the
job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or
extended depending on business needs and the availability of
qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete
EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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