- Salary
- $125k – $188k
- Location
- Fairfax, VA,US, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- PhD
- Clearance
- Not required
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph
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.
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.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer level based out of McLean, VA.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications for a 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 4 years of related experience, a master’s degree in chemistry with 2 years of related experience, or a PhD with 0 year's 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 7 years of related experience, a master’s degree in chemistry with 5 years of related experience, or a PhD with 3 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
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Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00
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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to 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, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
