Posted:
7/10/2026, 12:29:40 AM
Location(s):
Falls Church, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay:
$123k–$184k/yr
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role, you will be responsible for System Security Engineering across all phases of a system’s acquisition / development lifecycle. You will need a strong background in Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention to be successful. You also will need experience with Cybersecurity engineering and implementations based on US Government standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies and guidelines.
Essential Functions:
This position may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal Level, based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicable at a Principal Level:
Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
Applicable at a Senior Principal Level:
Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
And Applicable at Both Levels:
Must have experience with US Government System Security Engineering activities (security requirements engineering, risk assessment and management, secure architecture design, implementation and verification activities)
Must have experience with developing, executing, and managing Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention plans as well as performing Criticality Analysis of system components.
Must have experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), development of System Security Plans, Assessment Reports, attack path modeling, and mitigation strategies
Must have experience working with, and providing oversight and guidance to, junior engineers and different IPTs and Suppliers/Subcontractors in support of design development, implementation, and test/verification activities
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Must have a DODD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications
Preferred Qualifications:
#ICS
#Blue
Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software