System Security Engineer Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Northridge, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 75 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · System Security Engineer Level 3/4

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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 and unauthorized transfer. The engineer will analyze system requirements and architectures to identify protection needs, define architectures, and document requirements. Daily tasks include writing anti-tamper plans, developing and testing verification and validation procedures, and collaborating with software and hardware teams to integrate security into weapon system designs. Required skills include systems engineering knowledge of weapon platforms, familiarity with embedded software or hardware, and experience with requirements development. The role utilizes cybersecurity, anti-tamper, and secure system design principles to solve complex program protection problems for national security objectives.

Skills

Anti-Tamper System Security Engineering Cybersecurity Embedded Software Hardware Design Reverse Engineering Cryptography Verification & Validation Systems Engineering NIST RMF STIGs Secure System Design Microelectronic Design

What you'll do

Analyze system requirements and architectures to identify Anti-Tamper Critical Program Information and protection needs.
Define Anti-Tamper architectures and derive formal requirements for weapon systems.
Write, maintain, and execute Anti-Tamper Plans for defense programs.
Develop and test Verification & Validation procedures to ensure Anti-Tamper requirements are met.
Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings to verify Anti-Tamper features.
Prepare and deliver technical briefings and reports to internal leadership and government customers.
Integrate Anti-Tamper solutions into weapon system designs with software and hardware teams.
Track and mitigate program risks related to Anti-Tamper and system security.

What we're looking for

Must have a current US Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain higher clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 5+ years of technical experience; or MS with 3+ years (Level 3).
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 8+ years of technical experience; or MS with 6+ years (Level 4).
Systems Engineering knowledge of weapon systems platforms, sensors, and/or sub-systems.
Familiarity with embedded software or hardware, hardware design, architecture, and/or integration.
Familiarity with requirements development, derivation, and verification and validation.
Advanced degree in Engineering, Software, or Science related field (preferred).

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