Northrop Grumman
Operational Support Engineer
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UK Citizenship Required for This Position: Yes
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
What's Your Possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. We call it Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
Opportunity Overview
This is more than just a job; it's a mission.
As a Principal Operations Support Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of advanced mission systems that support national security and defence operations.
Working within a highly skilled engineering and operations team, you will lead operational systems analysis, monitor system performance and trends, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical leadership during real-time anomaly resolution and recovery activities.
You'll work across a complex enterprise environment, collaborating with engineers, operators, government customers, and technical specialists to deliver mission success.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systems or operations engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and working at the forefront of cutting-edge defence and mission systems technology.
What You'll Do
As a Principal Operations Support Engineer, you will:
- Act as the Responsible System Engineer, reviewing and reporting on system performance, operational health, and trending data across multiple systems.
- Lead operational anomaly investigations, recovery activities, and on-call support to ensure critical mission systems remain available and effective.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance monitoring and trending tools using technologies such as Python, Perl, Linux, and Grafana.
- Review, update, and validate operational procedures, documentation, and training materials for current and future system generations.
- Support future system development activities, assessing operational impacts and contributing to design and engineering working groups.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across the team while driving process improvements and operational excellence.
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What We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- A degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and relevant engineering experience, or equivalent qualifications as outlined within the role requirements.
- Experience working within systems engineering, operations engineering, or a related technical environment.
- Strong knowledge of Linux environments and scripting tools such as Python, Perl, or similar technologies.
- Experience analyzing system performance, operational data trends, and complex technical issues.
- The ability to work effectively across geographically dispersed teams and matrix organizations.
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging technical stakeholders, customers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
- Previous operations support or systems engineering experience.
- Experience developing trending and monitoring solutions using tools such as Python, Perl, and Grafana.
- Experience working within defence, aerospace, mission systems, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience leading technical activities and mentoring junior engineers.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git.
We know that everyone's career journey is different. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply if you're excited by the opportunity and believe you can make a meaningful contribution to our team.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national and able to gain and maintain UK Government security clearance in line with the job role and requirements.
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
Benefits
We offer a flexible and rewarding package designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:
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- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
- Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance, and pension scheme
- Flexible benefits package, including critical illness cover and health cash plan
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Annual performance incentive programme
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support initiatives
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From advanced defence technology and mission systems to cyber, intelligence, and operational capability, our teams solve some of the world's most complex challenges. You'll also have opportunities to give back through STEM outreach programmes, volunteering initiatives, and employee-led networks.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
Every voice matters. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our diverse workforce and employee networks help foster a culture where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.
Your Career, Your Way
Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise, move into leadership, or explore new disciplines, we'll help you shape a career that reflects your ambitions. Through mentoring, training, and development opportunities, you'll have the support to discover what's possible.
Ready to Apply?
- Yes – Submit your application online.
- Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information and support: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
- No – We're continually growing across the UK and regularly create new opportunities across engineering, defence, mission systems, cyber, and technology.
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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.
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