2027 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer/Cyber Systems Engineer - CA

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rancho Bernardo, CA, is seeking an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering Organization. The role supports development and sustainment programs by identifying cybersecurity risks and assisting in the design, development, integration, test, and verification of system security solutions.

Travel up to 25% may be required; on-site work is required at our facility. A STEM degree and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field required by Aug 2027.
• Master’s degree in STEM preferred for T02 track.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform system planning, integration, verification and validation.
• Identify cybersecurity risks and assist in remediation plans.
• Work with stakeholders to improve weapon system cybersecurity posture.

Skills

STEM degree required

Clearance eligibility

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

MBSE models

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Associate Cyber Systems Engineer / Cyber Systems Engineer

This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Rancho Bernardo, CA, and additional locations may include: Palmdale, CA | Redondo Beach, CA | El Segundo, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Systems Engineering Organization. The selected candidate will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Other duties include: Support Development and Sustainment programs by helping to identify cybersecurity risks and assisting in the design, development, integration, test, and verification of system security solutions. Support the identification of cybersecurity risks, work with stakeholders to help develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation, and assist in driving the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the system. Engage with customer counterparts and other stakeholders, under the guidance of senior engineers, to support improvements to the weapon system’s cybersecurity posture.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required. This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer (T01) or Cyber Systems Engineer (T02).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer (T01)

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite).
• Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for an Cyber Systems Engineer (T02)

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite).
• Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co‑op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Technical planning, system design and development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management.
• Preparing and presenting system engineering materials during technical or program reviews.
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve 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.

Pay Range

Associate Cyber Systems Engineer: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00

Cyber Systems Engineer: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00

Campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00

Campusjobs Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00

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.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all 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.