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Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - AISR&T Contingent

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, decompose, and manage cyber and security requirements and ensure traceability through design, implementation, and test.

Requirements Summary

Develop, decompose, and manage cyber and security requirement

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At 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.

Responsibilities

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  • →Develop, decompose, and manage cyber and security requirements and ensure traceability through design, implementation, and test.
  • →Define and maintain system and subsystem security architectures for AISR&T Programs, aligning with RMF, NIST, and DoD guidance.
  • →Perform security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses; recommend and track mitigation measures.
  • →Produce and maintain security-related engineering artifacts (CONOPS, ICDs, security plans, interface specifications, test procedures).
  • →Collaborate with software, hardware, network, and integration teams to embed security controls into designs and implementations.
  • →Perform scans on program systems and develop associated findings reports and vulnerability analyses
  • →Support security test planning and execution, review findings, and drive remediation activities.
  • →Participate in technical reviews, trade studies, and customer/mission partner technical interchange meetings.
  • →Prepare and deliver clear technical briefings and status to program leadership and customers.

Requirements

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  • Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
  • Must have experience in systems engineering and/or cybersecurity (requirements, architecture, integration, or test).
  • Must have familiarity with government/industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, DoD STIGs).
  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

  • Experience on airborne ISR, mission systems, or tactical communications programs.
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) within DoW acquisition environment
  • Hands-on experience with secure network architectures, enclave design, cross-domain solutions, or platform/embedded systems security.
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.
  • Professional cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH) or relevant training.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00

The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States-California-San Diego
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
September 10, 2026
First seen
October 5, 2026
Last seen
October 7, 2026

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Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - AISR&T Contingent