Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Test Stations
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. 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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Test Stations (Level
3) OR Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Test Stations (Level
4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization in Melbourne, FL.
As the Cyber Systems Test Engineer (Level
3) – Test Stations you will support the integration and testing of various systems within our cyber infrastructure. This role involves coordinating all cyber aspects related to avionics equipment integration, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) simulations, and other advanced testing environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with cyber systems integration and a strong understanding of testing methodologies, ensuring that all systems meet performance and security requirements.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in the integration of avionics equipment into testing environments, ensuring compatibility and performance standards are met.
- Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) testing, providing expertise in the setup and execution of simulations.
- Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain aircraft simulations that accurately reflect operational scenarios.
- Manage and configure cyber lab racks to facilitate effective testing and integration of various systems.
- Oversee the Cyber integration of the Test Stations within the labs across the program.
- Participate in the setup and operation of Test Stations, such as the Mission System Integration Test Station (MSITS) and the Vehicle System Integrated Test Station (VSITS), for comprehensive system testing.
- Implement and manage cyber networking solutions to ensure secure and efficient communication between test systems and components.
- Document testing procedures, results, and best practices to support ongoing quality assurance and compliance efforts.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve integration issues and ensure successful system performance.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test station engineering and cyber systems.
3)
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
- Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in‑scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
- Ability and willingness to support alternate work…
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