Chief Engineer - Cyber Systems Engineering

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

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.

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 yours of 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 Sentinel Mission Defense Team as a Chief Engineer - Cyber Systems Engineering based out of Roy, UT. As a Chief Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using industry Systems Engineering best practices, Model-based Engineering, and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be influential, collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on enabling top tier Cyber Systems Engineering execution across multiple life-cycle phases of the Sentinel program. 

What You'll Get To Do:

In this role, you will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities, with the ability to technically lead in a team environment and collaborate across the organization and multiple core stakeholders as required to accomplish team goals. Strong executive presence, ability to effectively influence internal and external customers, and significant gravitas are foundational to success in this role. You will provide Cyber Systems Engineering direction to our team and be accountable for the planning and execution of Cybersecurity Systems Engineering efforts for complex software and hardware airborne vehicle and ground systems. Work location will be on-site at the Roy, Utah facility.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Cybersecurity Program Management team in executing the Statement of Work and Engineering scope aligned with cost and schedule constraints, including technical decision-making to ensure timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events geared to meet mission requirements
• Ensure the Cybersecurity team execution remains aligned with the Statement of Work, effectively managing scope, and actively leading a disciplined Change Management process for technical content
• As the Technical Leader and Technical Authority, lead rigorous engineering development activities to accomplish mission and program objectives while managing engineering risks and capturing opportunities
• Partner and collaborate with the program Office of Chief Engineers to accomplish program requirements and meet mission objectives
• Lead a team of specialized Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Cybersecurity Systems Engineers in the development and enhancement of the Sentinel system aligned with Cybersecurity policies and best practices as the Cybersecurity Systems Engineering technical authority across the weapon system
• Lead an extended team of US Government, NGMS, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), and supplier cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locations
• Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8140/8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
• Lead team reviews of technical content for engineering review boards related to requirements, design, quality, technical accuracy, and correctness prior to higher engineering review boards.
• Lead cybersecurity assessment activities, as well as team reviews of cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, and reports
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the viability, efficiency, and effectiveness of Cybersecurity implementations
• Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile execution framework
• Demonstrate expert level clear and concise communication (written and oral), presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills at levels up through the executive ranks both internally and externally
• Quickly build strong trusted relationships and calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting equities among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders
• Collaborate with program managers and System Program Office (SPO) customer representatives to meet program objectives

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other technical/science discipline with 16 years of relevant experience; Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other technical/science discipline with 14 years of relevant experience; PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other technical/science discipline with 11 years of relevant experience
• Expert level knowledge of Cybersecurity Systems Engineering practices and Weapon System Cyber Architecture, including advanced knowledge of network technologies, custom hardware, software implementations, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications for very large scale development programs
• At least 10 years of experience in Cybersecurity roles of increasing responsibility on $50M+ programs designing, implementing, and/or operating cyber security protections for weapon systems and/or supporting mission systems and networks
• At least 10 years proven experience in Systems Engineering leadership roles covering all phases of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, including delivery
• Knowledge of and/or experience with Cyber Security Risk Management Construct and/or Cyber Survivability Endorsement Implementation Guide
• Working experience with DoW Cyber Developmental Test and Evaluation and/or Operational Test and Evaluation
• A current/active DoD Secret clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret w/SCI clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a SAP approval
• Meets criteria for DoDI 8140 advanced proficiency level (Details at )

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Briefed to the Sentinel program
• Expertise with all aspects of Systems Security Engineering as defined in NIST SP 800-160
• Experience with DoD Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) systems
• Experience with High Assurance design and engineering efforts
• Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as DOORS, Cameo, etc.
• Expertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference Design and a demonstrated ability to manage and direct efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model
• Experience developing basis of estimate for bidding new work scope, developing Statements of Work, and a track record of successfully analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment

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What We Can Offer You:

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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $201,400.00 - $302,200.00The 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. xywuqvp For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.