Principal Systems Engineer

1 month ago


United Kingdom Northrop Grumman Full time
  • Clearance Type: Security Check (SC)
  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 5

Your Opportunity to Define Possible . Our Opportunity t o Deliver the Nation’s Security . Together.

Role C learance Type: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government clearance in line with the job role (SC)

About Your Opportunity:

A key member of the Systems Engineering Team, this role will lead and take ownership of various aspects of large and strategically important UK Defence, Cyber and Intelligence Programmes.

The role provides customers with timely delivery, within budget and drives the ongoing development and growth of Systems Engineering within NGUK. Opportunity to impact and shape the development of existing and future systems that support major UK defence assets.

  • Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.
  • Flexible Benefits Package – choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
  • Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel
  • Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

  • Drive SE process on programmes
  • Successfully deliver key milestone design reviews
  • Lead integration of other engineering disciplines
  • Technical management of suppliers

Your Experience:

  • Proven experience, with Extensive Systems Engineering models and techniques knowledge
  • Degree qualified in relevant engineering subject
  • Exceptional people and communication skills
  • Aptitude for people leadership and team management

Your Future Team:

“Delivering a reliable and real-world Systems Engineering process into some of the UKs most exciting engineering programmes. I lead a diverse team of experienced Systems Engineers, striving to deliver strong technical leadership on some of the UKs largest engineering challenges”

Steve Mays Engineering Authority @ Northrop Grumman

We are highly skilled and diverse with a huge range of process and technical knowledge. Our matrix structure promotes collaboration both within the Systems Engineering team as well as across all the engineering disciplines and programmes. We are passionate about solving the UKs most pressing technical challenges and are proud to deliver quality systems to our customers.

We believe that creating a team that values diversity and fosters inclusion is essential to great performance and we are proud to deliver quality systems to our customers.

Diversity is at the heart of our success. Our team share experience, knowledge and new thinking gained from a wide range of backgrounds perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements across several industries. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry . We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.

About Our Responsibilities:

Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We’ll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business. 

We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And w ithin a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.

How to Apply:

Interested in our opportunity?

Yes – then simply submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by one of our expert recruiters who’ll then respond advising you of the outcome and next steps for successful candidates.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more – then connect direct to TalentEnquiries@uk.ngc.com, and we will be happy to support you with any enquires.

Background checks and potentially security clearance form part of the recruitment process, our team will inform you of the procedures when required.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Work with a global brand that makes a real contribution to our nation’s security and future. At Northrop Grumman UK, the brightest minds come together to push the boundaries and Define Possible. As leaders in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence and Intelligence we are providing ground-breaking outcomes for our customers.

UK Defence Business:

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Find out more :

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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
  • Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
  • Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.

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