Anti - Tamper Systems Engineer - R10214703

Staff Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Staff Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position requires 100% onsite work.

Baltimore, MD

$/yr - $/yr

Relocation assistance may be available.

Secret

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

• Design and secure robust system architectures to enhance operational integrity and reliability.
• Develop and implement hardware‑focused anti‑tamper techniques and countermeasures to protect assets.
• Employ intermediate knowledge of microelectronics design and fabrication processes to foster innovation.
• Utilize intermediate integrated circuit (IC) failure analysis tools and techniques for performance evaluation and improvements.
• Apply intermediate understanding of cryptographic security protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
• Conduct technical release analyses in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.39 (Critical Program Information), 5230.28 (Limited Official Use), service policies, and licensing precedents. Prepare, assess, and certify Limited Official Use and Critical Program Information determinations for licensing.
• Coordinate technology release efforts with program personnel by engaging relevant stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure successful outcomes. Develop and deliver training on Technology Release processes to program personnel.
• Collaborate with the US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop anti‑tamper solutions for international export markets, ensuring compliance with Tri‑Service Committee and Red Team requirements for US‑deployed and exported military systems.
• Manage and communicate the necessary analysis and modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability.
• Interface with program teams and global business development stakeholders to integrate international requirements and features into design processes, enhancing product line initiatives for global markets.
• Oversee full life cycle development, including architecture development, trade studies, anti‑tamper requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification protocols.
• Support strategic planning for anti‑tamper technology development that aligns with global strategic priorities and influences current and future policies.
• Reverse engineer existing…