This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
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$171k
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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
367 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,900–$176,300
across 353 roles with salary data.
The System Security Engineer Level 3/4 (AHT) joins the Advanced Weapons Business Unit to develop next-generation anti-tamper security solutions for missile systems. This role focuses on protecting critical defense technologies, mission systems, and intellectual property from reverse engineering, exploitation, and unauthorized transfer. The engineer will analyze system requirements and architectures to identify protection needs, define and document anti-tamper requirements, and develop verification and validation procedures. Day-to-day responsibilities include participating in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and security assessments while preparing technical documentation for government customers. The position requires expertise in systems engineering, cybersecurity, embedded software or hardware development, and reverse engineering. Key skills include technical writing, problem-solving, and knowledge of system security standards like NIST and RMF to integrate anti-tamper features into weapon system designs and ensure robust program protection across the product lifecycle.