Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 with Security Clearance
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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's Space Sector is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 to join our team in Chandler, AZ . The Principal Systems Security Engineer leads the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive protection strategies for advanced missile, guidance, and seeker systems. The role integrates Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Program Protection, and Cybersecurity Supply-Chain Risk Management to protect sensitive technologies and ensure survivability against capable nation-state adversaries.

This position requires technical depth in secure embedded system design, hands-on experience conducting hardware/firmware/software security assessments, and the ability to guide teams in developing defensible and compliant SSE solutions. Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities
* Define, lead, and implement embedded system security architecture (hardware, firmware, software) for missile/weapon systems, ensuring integrated Cybersecurity, Anti-Tamper, Program Protection coverage across the system lifecycle.

* Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks (vulnerabilities, supply-chain, hardware/firmware/software) throughout development, production, and sustainment phases.

* Decompose and allocate system security requirements (AT, Cyber, Exportability, Supply Chain Risk Management, where applicable) and integrate them into system requirements, design specifications, and test plans.

* Conduct trade-studies and countermeasure analyses to balance security, cost, performance, and schedule constraints; recommend and implement appropriate security controls (anti-tamper, encryption, secure hardware/firmware, obfuscation, supply-chain mitigation, etc.).

* Develop and maintain Program Protection Plans (PPP), Security Classification Guides (SCG), Security Plans (SSP), AT Plans, and other required program security documentation; coordinate with program management, engineering, and customer stakeholders.

* Support Verification & Validation (V&V), security testing, configuration management, and approval of COTS/GOTS/FOSS components per DoD and program policies; ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-160, RMF, etc.).

* Provide technical leadership within the SSE/AT/Cyber domain, and interface with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, test, program management, sustainment) to ensure coordinated security posture. Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience

* Demonstrated experience in embedded systems security (hardware/firmware/software) for defense weapon systems, including threat analysis, risk mitigation, secure design, and implementation.

* Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance
* US Citizenship

* Solid understanding of DoD security practices, frameworks and processes; familiarity with Program Protection, CPI (Critical Program Information) identification and protection, threat/vulnerability analysis, and risk management.

* Good communication skills; ability to work across teams and interface with engineers, program managers, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
* Prior experience in development / deployment of Anti-Tamper technologies,…