Sentinel - Associate / Systems Engineer (Security) - 7452-2*
Quick Summary
The Sentinel Mission Defense Team (MDT) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified engineer (Electrical or Mechanical) to serve as a Systems Engineer for Security, Level 1 or 2. In this role,
This requisition may be filled at either the Associate Systems Engineer level (T-01) or Systems Engineer level (T-02). Required for Both Levels: Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Execute combined traditional Systems Engineering principles, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential safety, security, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace
- →Ability to understand and decompose systems to identify causal scenarios; aptitude to construct control structures and identify unsafe control actions
- →Assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components through electrical CAD and schematic reviews
- →Lead and execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments
- →Self-starters compelled to take action in the workplace
- →Support MDT with other duties as assigned
Requirements
~1 min readThis requisition may be filled at either the Associate Systems Engineer level (T-01) or Systems Engineer level (T-02).
- Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP Access
- Direct experience with ICBM Systems
- Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI)
- Experience using CAD and electrical schematics to understand, design and review electrical circuits, power flows and signal paths
- Experience developing Systems Security Engineering requirements for hardware and software assurance
- Experience with Risk Management (identification and development of risks) and driving risk mitigations to closure
- Experience with assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components
- Direct experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (CAMEO, DOORS)
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must have a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Basic understanding of Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs
- Basic understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs
- Basic understanding Electrical Engineering principles
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
- Ability to apply safety thinking to a complex system in a rapidly changing product or technology
- Ability to apply analytical methodologies to raw data in order to determine and present clear and precise findings and recommendations
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 1 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree
What We Offer
~1 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 10, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 10, 2026
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