2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Boulder CO (AHT)

Northrop GrummanNorthrop GrummanBoulder, Colorado, United States
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Posted

9/28/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$84k - $126k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Associate Cyber Systems Engineer performs technical planning, system integration, and validation analyses across the entire product lifecycle. They are responsible for converting customer requirements into systematic hardware and software solutions while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and have completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field. Applicants should have a basic understanding of testing requirements and the ability to present to customers in a Test Director role.

Key skills

CybersecuritySystems engineeringTechnical planningSystem integrationVerification and validationRequirements analysisFunctional analysisTimeline analysisTrade studiesInterface definitionTest directorCommunicationNegotiationInterpersonal skillsDocumentation

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Northrop Grumman

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

87,535

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

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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Job categories

TechnologyEngineeringSecurity & SafetyGovernment & Public SectorSoftware

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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. Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day. Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Cyber Systems Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Boulder, CO. Roles and Responsibilities Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Basic Qualifications: A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Possess Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of application Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution Be majoring in or having majored in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field Must have at basic understanding of testing requirements Ability to present to customers in a Test Director role Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation and interpersonal skills necessary to support known ISSE activities/challenges working with engineering teams, management, customers, partners and government. Experience translating technical concepts and program information to customers. Solid understanding of planning, design, and implementation necessary to support a large enterprise system. Experience in preparing and/or reviewing technical and programmatic documentation. Working experience in integration, test, and verification of software requirements. Salary Range: $83,800 to $125,800 campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00 The 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.

Requirements

  • •Cybersecurity
  • •Systems engineering
  • •Technical planning
  • •System integration
  • •Verification and validation
  • •Requirements analysis
  • •Functional analysis
  • •Timeline analysis
  • •Trade studies
  • •Interface definition
  • •Test director
  • •Communication
  • •Negotiation
  • •Interpersonal skills
  • •Documentation

Benefits

  • •Health insurance
  • •Life insurance
  • •Disability insurance
  • •Savings plan
  • •Company paid holidays
  • •Paid time off
  • •Relocation assistance

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