Associate Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boulder, CO
Salary
$83,800–$125,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $105k
$68k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $142,475–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $105k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 461 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 276 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Associate Cyber Systems Engineer

The 2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer joins the Space sector team to perform technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems. This role involves performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications across all product stages from concept and design to fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The position requires a degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, along with an active Top Secret clearance. Key skills include technical documentation review, integration of software requirements, and the ability to present as a Test Director. The work focuses on solving complex system challenges within the space domain while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

What you'll do

  • Perform technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation for total systems.
  • Conduct cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses across all product lifecycle stages.
  • Convert customer requirements into system solutions while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Execute functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies to define hardware and software specifications.
  • Perform requirements allocation and interface definition studies based on customer needs.
  • Prepare and review technical and programmatic documentation for large enterprise systems.
  • Manage the integration and verification of software requirements.
  • Present technical concepts and program information to customers in a Test Director role.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from an accredited institution.
  • Must have majored in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
  • Must have a basic understanding of testing requirements.
  • Ability to present to customers in a Test Director role (preferred).
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Experience translating technical concepts and program information to customers is preferred.
  • Experience in integration, test, and verification of software requirements is preferred.

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