El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$125k–$188k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Cybersecurity Systems Engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-37, NIST 800-160, Systems Engineering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$200k/yr
Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new front…
Skills: Python, Linux, Geospatial Data Processing, SAR Imagery, Database Architecture
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Network Modeling, Simulation, Python, C/C++, OSI Model
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$160k/yr
Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at…
Skills: C++, C, RTOS, Bare-metal Firmware, SPI
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$118k/yr
Company Description CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and deve…
Skills: SQL, Python, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, LiveOps Strategy
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$118k/yr
Company Description CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and deve…
Skills: SQL, Python, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, Applied Statistics
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$105k–$125k/yr
The Company: Faraday Future (FFAI) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, techn…
Skills: Network Architecture, Python, Ansible, Terraform, AIOps
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: C++, Python, Modeling and Simulation, Software Development, Git
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Flight Dynamics, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, Autopilot Functions, Matlab
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$96k–$182k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-06-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The abil…
Skills: C, C++, ADA, RTOS, VxWorks
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Flight Dynamics, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, Autopilot Functions, Matlab
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Flight Control Algorithms, Guidance Navigation and Control, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, MATLAB
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$129k–$194k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Software Architecture, Cloud Computing, Microservices, Containerization, REST APIs
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Flight Control Algorithms, Guidance Navigation and Control, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, MATLAB
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
SAIC is seeking a NAVWAR-Crypto Engineer with experience in systems engineering to join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integrat…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Cryptography, GPS Enterprise Testing, Software Development, Technical Documentation
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$131k–$180k/yr
#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks? As a Senior Staff EDA Support Engineer in our Research & Development team, you'll have the …
Skills: EDA Tools, Semiconductor Design, Scripting, Debugging, Interpersonal Skills
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$220k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Linux System Administration, Systems Integration, Python, Bash, Networking
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$190k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Enterprise Application Architecture, Systems Integration, Cloud Architecture, API Strategy, DoD Compliance
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$180k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Zero Trust Architecture, Infrastructure as Code
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$240k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Machine Learning, AI
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The role involves reviewing stakeholder security objectives and authoring RMF package documentation such as System Security Plans and Risk Assessment Reports. The engineer will provide implementation guidance to technical teams to reduce security vulnerabilities and inform engineering trade-offs.
Candidates must have a Top Secret clearance, a Security+ certification, and a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience. Direct experience with NIST standards and systems engineering tools like DOORS or CAMEO is required.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to work on exciting new next generation technologies and their rapid deployment to end users. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our El Segundo, CA location.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Review and Assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs and concerns, security requirements, and associated verification/validation methods
Author, support and maintain cybersecurity program documentation & RMF package documentation: Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Risk Assessment Report, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Plan Of Actions & Milestones, etc.
Implement and review cyber requirement decomposition / derivation, traceability and verification/validation methods
Support the architecture and design of cybersecurity requirements and protections
Provide cybersecurity system engineering implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams/implementers
Provide security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts with the objective to reduce errors, flaws, and weakness that may constitute security vulnerability leading to unacceptable asset loss and consequences
Identify, quantify, and evaluate the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
Must have a Security+ certification or greater
Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.
Experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and the system development life cycle.
Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.
Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO.
Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.g. Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Active TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
Previous cybersecurity, Information Assurance experience, and/or system administration experience
Active Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification
VMware environment experience and certification
Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution and high availability
Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure
Systems administration experience, to include VMWare, vSphere, VDI, and ESXi
Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution and high availability
VCP (-DCV preferred) or VCAP certification
A keen eye for problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional communication and teamwork skills
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00The 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. 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.We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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