Sentinel Sr. Principal STPA Systems Security Engineer

Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide. As a Sentinel Sr. Principal STPA Systems Security Engineer, you will combine traditional systems engineering with holistic system analysis to identify and mitigate potential security, safety, and availability risks.

Role Responsibilities

• Apply STPA handbook guidelines with MBSE tools.
• Decompose systems to identify causal scenarios and unsafe control actions.
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and risks for mission-critical functions.
• Generate structured requirements, decomposition strategies, and mitigations.
• Lead working groups and customer meetings while ensuring clear risk communication.
• Support additional MDT duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications and Experience

US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance, a STEM degree with relevant experience, and strong technical communication skills. Minimum required experience includes applying systems security engineering principles, analytical methodologies, and meeting project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP Access.
• Direct experience with ICBM Systems and Program Protection principles.
• Experience in developing security requirements for hardware and software assurance.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools such as CAMEO and DOORS.

Benefits & Work Schedule

As a full-time employee, you receive robust benefits including medical, dental & vision, educational assistance, life insurance, paid time off, and a 9/80 work schedule. Relocation assistance may be available.

Key skills/competency

• Systems Engineering
• STPA
• Security Analysis
• MBSE
• Risk Management
• Threat Assessment
• Requirements Generation
• Defense Programs
• Technical Communication
• Clearance Management