Vehicle Systems Engineer – Cameo Specialist

United States-Florida-MelbournePosted Aug 5, 2026

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Vehicle Systems Engineer – Cameo Specialist (Level 2) OR Principal Vehicle Systems Engineer – Cameo Specialist (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will act in a critical Engineering supporting role as a Cameo specialist for the Vehicle Engineering Team, performing requirements related tasks in the Cameo tool, such as requirements breakdown, allocation, and tracking from the highest to lowest level of requirements affecting the entire scope of the air vehicle and integrated mission systems.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform requirements breakdown, allocation, and tracking using the Cameo tool.
  • Evaluate and verify the classification level of data including program technical requirements, designs, analyses, program information, and presentations.
  • Ensure proper secure transfer of classified data between higher and lower-classification networks according to the Program's Security Classification Guide (SCG).
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Program, its requirements, and the SCG to guide appropriate data handling procedures.
  • Attend or present at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews to provide requirements work status updates.
  • Collaborate effectively within a dynamic environment featuring high expectations, diverse assignments, and teamwork across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at a Vehicle Systems Engineer – Cameo Specialist (Level 2) OR Principal Vehicle Systems Engineer – Cameo Specialist (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.

Vehicle Systems Engineer – Cameo Specialist (Level 2)

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation), and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with an Interim Top Secret granted prior to start.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Experience with Cameo, DOORS or equivalent Systems Requirement Tools
  • Systems Engineering experience, including requirements assessment and/or allocation

Principal Vehicle Systems Engineer – Cameo Specialist (Level 3)

  • 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 discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation), and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with an Interim Top Secret granted prior to start.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Experience with Cameo, DOORS or equivalent Systems Requirement Tools
  • Systems Engineering experience, including requirements assessment and/or allocation

​Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience with Aircraft subsystems design
  • Experience with supplier management
  • Experience integrating aircraft subsystems and mission equipment.
  • Experience working on cleared programs or handling classified data at various levels.
  • Software proficiency with NX, CPLM, and Microsoft Office suite.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

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