Principal Systems Engineer 3/4

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

The selected candidate will apply systems engineering and cybersecurity disciplines across the program lifecycle, driving secure architectures, requirements, and implementations for mission-critical airborne ISR and tactical systems. Roles &

Responsibilities

Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates, collaborating with Chief Engineers, Program SMEs, and Customer SMEs to assess impacts and provide technical feedback to the Customer clarifying interpretation of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).

Lead cross-functional implementation of the Customer's SCG requirements, collaborating closely with the Industrial Security team to train program SMEs appropriately and ensure clear, consistent, and correct application across the program. Lead the implementation of program-specific CUI protection requirements, collaborating with the Industrial Security team and program SMEs to implement CUI controls in program processes.

Support the Industrial Security Team, in building and conducting Program Security Trainings. Support the Export Compliance Team, by collaborating with program SMEs and the export team to evaluate, and direct export compliance technical decisions and provide backup support to the Program Export Technical Advisor in conducting technical export compliance review.

Review contract security requirements, to provide impact assessments and recommendations to Contracts and Program management. This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4

Basic Qualifications

For Sr. Principal (T04): Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 9+ Years of experience, or Masters with 7+ years. For Principal (T03): Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 7+ Years of experience, or Masters with 5+ years. Active Secret Clearance required to start Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time Ability to obtain special program access as required within a reasonable amount of time

Pay and benefits

Experience reviewing Security Classification Guides Experience reviewing Contract requirements/DFARS clauses Experience in effective communication with Program leadership, Senior Engineering leadership and Customer leadership Experience in effective communication and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders (technical and non-technical) Experience in conducting technical reviews for export compliance Experience with Triton or other Uncrewed Aircraft Systems On-site presence required to support classified work and lab/flight activities; some travel may be required for reviews, integration events, or customer meetings.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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. 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. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.