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Northrop Grumman

Staff Systems Engineer - Program Protection - R10208871

Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278

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Staff Systems Engineer - Program Protection - R10208871

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Overview Space Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer Program Protection to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. We seek bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture emphasizes intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Responsibilities You will design and implement system security controls for advanced space systems. This requires enterprise-wide knowledge of capabilities, resources, supply chains, and third-party operations to develop a plan to protect the program. Specific responsibilities include:

Develop program protection implementation plans

Conduct security review groups to govern the secure execution of a program

Perform criticality assessments on the architecture in support of supply chain risk management

Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses across all levels of the system lifecycle

Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications through functional and requirements analyses

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience, or Master’s Degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years

Active DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application and ability to obtain/maintain SCI access

Experience with DoD or IC Systems Security Engineering activities

Knowledge of Program Protection and OPSEC

Knowledge of the product development lifecycle and system-security principles as applied to the SE lifecycle

Experience developing systems architectures

Experience working across a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

Active SCI clearance

MS in systems or cyber engineering

Experience with DoD or IC Space Programs

Experience performing criticality analysis; CPI and CC assessments

Experience developing and implementing program protection plans

Experience developing and implementing supply chain risk management plans/assessments; understanding of NIST SP 800-161

Experience with RMF for IC and DoD

Understanding of Anti-Tamper, TEMPEST, and Nuclear Surety standards in relation to cybersecurity

Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills; works well in a team

Compensation and Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00

The salary range is a general guideline; actual offers depend on factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may apply. Eligible employees may receive annual bonuses and long-term incentives in certain roles. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO.

EEO Statement Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit the Northrop Grumman EEO page. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance.

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