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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 - $187,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00The 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.Skills Required
- Employment contingent upon obtaining TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance prior to start date.
- Principal level: Bachelor's degree in chemistry and 4 years related experience, or Master's in chemistry with 2 years, or PhD with 0 years.
- Senior Principal level: Bachelor's degree in chemistry and 7 years related experience, or Master's in chemistry with 5 years, or PhD with 3 years.
- Experience working in a chemistry lab 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.
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Willingness and ability to accommodate quick reaction system requirements.
- Chemical analytical skills.
- Knowledge of paper manufacturing/coating/tableting techniques and methods.
- Familiarity with traditional digital photographic methods.
- Software programming skills.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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