Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boulder, CO
Salary
$101,000–$151,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Below market

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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

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TL;DR · Cyber Systems Engineer

Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 (AHT) joins the Northrop Grumman Space Systems team to perform technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems. The role involves translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications through functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies across all product stages from concept and design to fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Candidates must possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to support known ISSE activities while collaborating with engineering teams, management, customers, partners, and government entities. The position requires experience in integration, test, and verification of software requirements, as well as the ability to prepare or review technical and programmatic documentation for large enterprise systems within a space systems domain.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required at time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • For Level 2: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or a Master's with 0 years, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • For Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, a Master's with 3 years, or a PhD with 0 years; 4 extra years may substitute for a degree.
  • Must have a basic understanding of testing requirements.
  • Ability to present to customers in a Test Director role.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills (preferred).
  • Experience in technical documentation, software integration, and translating complex concepts for customers (preferred).

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