Northrop Grumman Australia · 10 hours ago
Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer
United States-Florida-Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $162K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer to join their Test & Evaluation organization. The role involves supporting the integration and testing of various systems within cyber infrastructure, coordinating cyber aspects related to avionics equipment integration and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the integration of avionics equipment into testing environments, ensuring compatibility and performance standards are met
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing, providing expertise in the setup and execution of simulations
Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain aircraft simulations that accurately reflect operational scenarios
Manage and configure cyber lab racks to facilitate effective testing and integration of various systems
Oversee the Cyber integration of the Test Stations within the labs across the program
Participate in the setup and operation of Test Stations, such as the Mission System Integration Test Station (MSITS) and the Vehicle System Integrated Test Station (VSITS), for comprehensive system testing
Implement and manage cyber networking solutions to ensure secure and efficient communication between test systems and components
Document testing procedures, results, and best practices to support ongoing quality assurance and compliance efforts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues and ensure successful system performance
Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test station engineering and cyber systems
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Ability and willingness to support alternate work schedules, weekends, extended work weeks and travel (~10%) to support program activities and integration
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Ability and willingness to support alternate work schedules, weekends, extended work weeks and travel (~10%) to support program activities and integration
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)
Preferred
Experience with avionics equipment integration and testing methodologies
Experience with test data acquisition systems, data configuration and collection software, as well as database development for measurand and test data
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and its application in system simulations
Knowledge of aircraft simulation technologies and their integration into testing environments
Knowledge of telemetry, onboard recording, data acquisition system equipment (Safran, TTC/Curtiss-Wright, and Quasonix for example…) and ground stations
Experience working with Lab Racks and understanding their operational requirements
Proficiency in cyber systems integration and networking principles
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase