Principal​/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance type:
Polygraph.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

We are looking for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team based out of McLean, VA. The role involves advanced cyber system development, analysis, and deployment in support of secure, integrated, multi-domain missions.

• Work in a chemical laboratory environment collaborating with other members of a customer team to leverage old and new systems and technologies in innovative ways to develop proprietary products that can be distributed worldwide.
• Interact with other team members, customers, outside contractors, and agencies to analyze, develop, test, train, demo, and deploy systems that are both unique and traditional in a challenging world.
• Able to work independently without supervision and meet quick deployment deadlines ensuring the solutions meet the customer’s product requirements.
• Occasionally local and domestic travel for program-related meetings with external contractors/offices.

• A security clearance is not required at the time of application. Employment is contingent upon the candidate successfully obtaining a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance prior to their start date.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and 5 years of related experience, a master’s degree in chemistry with 3 years of related experience, or a PhD with one year of related experience.
• Experience working in a chemistry lab environment performing product/system analysis, development, and testing.
• Intermediate to strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to provide detailed instruction, demos, and training to individuals and groups.

• A security clearance is not required at the time of application. Employment is contingent upon the candidate successfully obtaining a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance prior to their start date.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and 8 years of related experience, a master’s degree in chemistry with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD with 4 years of related experience.
• Experience working in a chemistry lab environment performing product/system analysis, development, and testing.
• Intermediate to strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to provide detailed instruction, demos, and training to individuals and groups.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to accommodate quick reaction system requirements.
• Chemical analytical skills.
• Knowledge of paper manufacturing, coating, and tabletting techniques and methods.
• Some familiarity with traditional digital photographic methods.
• Software programming skills.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and success. Benefits include health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule (where available), and more.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.