Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - Top Secret

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking an Infrastructure Systems Engineer to support the integration and testing of various systems within our cyber infrastructure. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Melbourne, FL location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber integration of Test Stations within the labs across the program.
• Assist in the integration of avionics equipment into testing environments, ensuring compatibility and performance standards are met.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing, providing expertise in the setup and execution of simulations.
• Manage and configure cyber lab racks to facilitate effective testing and integration of various systems.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain aircraft simulations that accurately reflect operational scenarios.
• Participate in the setup and operation of Test Stations, such as the Mission System Integration Test Station (MSITS) and the Vehicle System Integrated Test Station (VSITS), for comprehensive system testing.
• Implement and manage cyber networking solutions to ensure secure and efficient communication between test systems and components.
• Document testing procedures, results, and best practices to support ongoing quality assurance and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues and ensure successful system performance.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test station engineering and cyber systems.
• Willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment. May require alternate work schedules, shift work, EWW, and potentially some weekend work. Potential travel (10%) to support program activities and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience; Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; High school diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of related professional experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree.
• Current US Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 5 years OR must be enrolled in the DOD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Current US Government 8570 Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CYSA+ or have the ability to obtain prior to starting within reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related field from an ABET accredited university.
• Current US Government 8570 Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CYSA+
• Experience with avionics equipment integration and testing methodologies.
• Experience with test data acquisition systems, data configuration and collection software, as well as database development for measurand and test data.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and its application in system simulations.
• Knowledge of aircraft simulation technologies and their integration into testing environments.
• Knowledge of telemetry, onboard recording, data acquisition system equipment (Safran, TTC/Curtiss-Wright, and Quasonix for example) and ground stations.
• Experience working with Lab Racks and understanding their operational requirements.
• Proficiency in cyber systems integration and networking principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.