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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer - R10217123

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $179K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading the development of sensor payloads and mission security solutions while ensuring compliance with government policies and enhancing system security through various analyses and collaboration with program teams.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Embedded Systems SecurityCybersecurity RequirementsSystem EngineeringReverse EngineeringRisk Management FrameworkRequirements DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsTechnical PresentationsCollaboration

Required

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

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years 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 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