Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Systems Security Engineer for our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division in Roy, UT. The qualified candidate will join our Systems Engineering Integration and Test team on the Sentinel program.
Responsibilities may include:
• Combine traditional Systems Engineering skills and Electrical Engineering skills, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential security, safety, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace. Execute combined traditional Systems Engineering principles, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential safety, security, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace
• Ability to understand and decompose systems to identify causal scenarios; aptitude to construct control structures and identify unsafe control actions
• Assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components through electrical CAD and schematic reviews
• Lead and execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments
Basic Qualifications:
A candidate must meet ALL the criteria below. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) from an accredited institution.
- Be majoring in or having majored in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
- Current active Secret Security Clearance or higher
Salary Range for Roy, UT:
- $ 65,800 to $$98,800
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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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution, completed or in progress
- Major in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
- Current active Secret security clearance or higher
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