Principal /Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman
Fairfax, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 182K

Job location

Fairfax, United States of America

Tech stack

Systems Engineering
Computer Programming
Systems Analysis
Microsoft Office
Software Requirements Analysis

Job description

  • Work in a chemical laboratory environment collaborating with other members of a customer team to leverage old and new systems and technologies in innovative ways to develop proprietary products that can be distributed worldwide.

  • Interact with other team members, customers, outside contractors, and agencies to analyze, develop, test, train, demo, and deploy systems that are both unique and traditional in a challenging world.

  • Able to work independently without supervision and meet quick deployment deadlines ensuring the solutions meet the customer's product requirements.

  • Occasionally local and domestic travel for program-related meetings with external contractors/offices.

Requirements

  • A security clearance is not required at the time of application. Employment is contingent upon the candidate successfully obtaining a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance prior to their start date.

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry and 5 years of related experience, a master's degree in chemistry with 3 years of related experience, or a PhD with one year of related experience.

  • Experience working in a chemistry lab environment performing product/system analysis, development, and testing.

  • Intermediate to strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)

  • Ability to provide detailed instruction, demos, and training to individuals and groups.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:

  • A security clearance is not required at the time of application. Employment is contingent upon the candidate successfully obtaining a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance prior to their start date.

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry and 8 years of related experience, a master's degree in chemistry with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD with 4 years of related experience.

  • Experience working in a chemistry lab environment performing product/system analysis, development, and testing.

  • Intermediate to strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)

  • Ability to provide detailed instruction, demos, and training to individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Willing and able to accommodate quick reaction system requirements.

  • Chemical analytical skills

  • Knowledge of paper manufacturing/coating/tableting techniques and methods.

  • Some familiarizations with traditional digital photographic methods.

  • Software programming skills

Benefits & conditions

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. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

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!, Primary Level Salary Range: $121,400.00 - $182,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $151,100.00 - $226,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

About the company

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support you with expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career., Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. _Our Values_ . The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. _Our Responsibility_ . At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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