This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$126,200–$171,125
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$126k
versus about
$149k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
348 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$172,300
across 334 roles with salary data.
Level 2/3 Cyber Systems Engineer - AISR&T Contingent is a role within the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems team focused on mission-critical airborne ISR and tactical systems. The engineer applies systems engineering and cybersecurity disciplines across the program lifecycle to drive secure architectures, requirements, and implementations. Daily responsibilities include managing cyber requirements, performing security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses while maintaining artifacts like CONOPS and ICDs. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional hardware, software, and network teams to embed security controls into designs. Key technical competencies include experience with NIST, RMF, and DoD STIGs, alongside knowledge of secure network architectures, enclave design, and Model-Based Systems Engineering tools. This position addresses the critical challenge of securing complex airborne systems through rigorous compliance with government frameworks and proactive vulnerability management in a high-stakes tactical environment.