Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer

About the role

This position requires 100% onsite work. It is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with government policies (e.g., JSIG, DAAPM) by reviewing process tailoring needs and approving documented procedures.
• Conduct thorough analyses to validate existing security requirements and develop additional safeguards as necessary to enhance system security.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes mandated by government authorities through comprehensive pre-test preparations, active participation in testing, result analysis, and the preparation of required reports.
• Document findings from Assessment and Authorization activities, as well as technical and coordination efforts, while preparing and maintaining the system Security Plans and updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Oversee and communicate the necessary analyses and modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Collaborate effectively with program teams and global Business Development personnel to incorporate international requirements and features into design processes and drive product line initiatives for global market success.
• Demonstrate full life cycle development experience encompassing architecture design, trade studies, Cybersecurity requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification practices.
• Engage in strategic planning for Cybersecurity technology development to align with global strategic priorities and influence current and future policies.
• Utilize reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate effective Cybersecurity solutions.
• Actively participate in communities of practice to enhance domain knowledge and support continuous professional growth.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access prior to start.
  • 2 years of experience with system engineering with DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to: EO/IR, Embedded Software or Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, Hardware design, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc.
  • 2 Year of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification.
  • 2 years of experience with Anti-tamper, Reverse Engineering and/or Risk Management Framework and Cyber Resiliency.

    Qualifications

    • Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
    • Active Top Secret Clearance or higher.
    • Experience with Hardware (Firmware) Assurance, Software Attack Surface Analysis Report, Select Software/Firmware Encryption, and Secure Key Handling.
    • Experience with identifying and mitigating software assurance vulnerabilities and performing integration testing of mitigation/resolution.
    • Experience with contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers.

    Skills

    • System engineering with DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems.
    • Requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification.
    • Anti-tamper, Reverse Engineering and/or Risk Management Framework and Cyber Resiliency.

    Benefits

    Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

    Pay

    Primary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00

    Schedule

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.