2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Boulder CO (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Cyber Systems Engineers for the Space sector in Boulder, CO. The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and a completed degree in a relevant STEM field.

Candidates must be able to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications while working across planning, integration, and verification tasks. The position emphasizes communication with customers, collaboration with engineering teams, and contributing to the

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of application.
• Degree completed from an accredited institution.
• Majored in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Basic understanding of testing requirements.
• Ability to present to customers in a Test Director role.

Responsibilities

• Performs planning, system integration, verification and validation analyses.
• Analyzes cost, risk, supportability and effectiveness for total systems.
• Translates requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Contributes to formal customer requirements and interface definitions.

Skills

TS/SCI eligibility

Customer presentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Cybersecurity/Systems Engineering/CS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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!

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

Salary Range: $83,800 to $125,800 campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00 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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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

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.

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We are a pioneering company.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across many areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.