2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Boulder CO (AHT)

ngc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Boulder, CO is seeking an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer to contribute to space systems development. This entry-level role focuses on technical planning, system integration, verification and validation across the full lifecycle, and strong collaboration with a diverse team.

You will translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, support testing activities, and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of application.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited institution.
• Majoring in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• Must have at basic understanding of testing requirements.
• Ability to present to customers in a Test Director role.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies.

Skills

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Customer presentation

Test Director experience

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Cyber Systems Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Boulder, CO.

Roles and Responsibilities

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Possess Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of application
• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
• Must have at basic understanding of testing requirements
• Ability to present to customers in a Test Director role

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation and interpersonal skills necessary to support known ISSE activities/challenges working with engineering teams, management, customers, partners and government.
• Experience translating technical concepts and program information to customers.
• Solid understanding of planning, design, and implementation necessary to support a large enterprise system.
• Experience in preparing and/or reviewing technical and programmatic documentation.
• Working experience in integration, test, and verification of software requirements.

Salary Range

$83,800 to $125,800

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00The 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.