Staff Anti-Tamper (AT) Architect

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.

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, but they’re also making history.

As an integral part of our Systems Security Engineering Team you will be responsible for leading and providing hands-on experience in development of sensor payloads and complete mission security solutions assist our hardware and software security solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Secure system architectures

• Hardware-focused anti-tamper techniques and countermeasures

• Intermediate Microelectronic design and fabrication knowledge

• Intermediate integrated circuit (IC) failure analysis tools and techniques

• Intermediate knowledge of cryptographic security

• Perform tech release analysis against DoD-I 5200.39 (CPI), 5230.28 (LO/CLO), service policy, and license proviso precedents. Develop Assess and certify LO/CLO&CPI and AT determinations certifications for licensing

• Coordinate technology release tasks with program personnel, ensure program stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are engaged and utilized to achieve success. Develop and deliver Technology Release training to program personnel.

• Negotiate, define and develop AT solution for export international markets with USG (Tri-Service Committee, Red Team, ATEA, and V&V team) & NGC Program Team to obtain AT approvals for US-deployed and exported military systems.

• Manage, develop and communicate the analysis and modifications required for system\sub-system or sensor exportability

• Interface with programs, E&S, and global BD teams to incorporate global requirements/features into our design processes and to incorporate product line initiatives into outcomes for the global market.

• Full life cycle development experience with architecture development, trade studies, AT requirements development, detailed design, unit test, system test, validation and verification.

• Strategic planning of AT technology development in alignment with global strategic priorities including shaping current and future policy.

• Reverse Engineering to architect and validate AT solutions.

• Participating in communities of practice to further domain knowledge

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 12 years of experience or a PhD with 9 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields.

• U.S Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting

• System Engineering knowledge of DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to: EO/IR, Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, Hardware design, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc.

• Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts 

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/  

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

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Salary Range: $153,600 USD - $230,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.