Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer
United States-Texas-San Antonio$145k–$217kPosted Jul 17, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSr Staff Cyber Systems EngineerUnited States-Texas-San AntonioApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10237599RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Mission Defense Cyber Team has an opening for a systems engineer in the Cyber specialty discipline. As a Cyber Systems Engineer (CSE) supporting the Sentinel program based out of San Antonio, TX.This position is a senior systems engineering CSSE leadership role. A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) will implement weapon system requirements to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs. In this role, you will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities, with the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the organization as required to accomplish team goals. You will provide Systems Engineering recommendations and be accountable for the planning and execution of Systems Security Engineering efforts for complex software and hardware airborne vehicle and ground systems. Work location will be on-site.In this role the Sr. Staff Cyber Systems Engineer willLead cyber systems engineering teams in execution of the statement of work, cost, schedule, and scope. Advise technical decision-making to ensure timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events geared to meet mission requirementsPartner and collaborate with the engineering leadership team and program to accomplish program requirements and meet mission objectives.Lead a team of specialized NGMS Cybersecurity Systems Engineers in the development and enhancement of the Sentinel systemEnsure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8140/8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101Prioritize, Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures.Lead team reviews of technical content for engineering review boards related to requirements, models, design, quality, technical accuracy, and correctness prior to higher engineering review boards.Lead cybersecurity assessment activities, develop, review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, and reports.Reporting metrics and progress toward program milestones, monitor adherence to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules; identify risks, and recommend solutions, such as...