2027 Associate Cyber Systems EngineerCyber Systems Engineer CA

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer/Cyber System Engineer for the Aeronautics Systems sector in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with opportunities at Palmdale, Redondo Beach, or El Segundo.

The candidate will perform security analyses, design and test system security solutions, and support development and integration efforts. On-site work is required with up to 25% travel; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required by Aug 2027.
• Master's degree in STEM required by Aug 2027 for T02.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance; Program Special Access may be required.

Responsibilities

• Identify cybersecurity risks and assist in designing, developing, integrating, testing, and verifying system security solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to remediate cybersecurity risks and incorporate improvements into the system.
• Engage with customer counterparts to improve the weapon system’s cybersecurity posture.
• Work full-time on-site; travel up to 25%.

Skills

Systems thinking

MBSE modeling

Requirements mgmt

Teamwork

Technical planning

System design

Verification & validation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 seeking an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer/Cyber System 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)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
• 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)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
• 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 of 3.25/4.0 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

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

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.