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# Principal /Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,400.0 - $182,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g1j3eh

## About the Role

+ 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

## 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.


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