Northrop Grumman UK
Principal Systems Engineer
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Principal Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Location: New Malden (hybrid working)
Salary: £65,000 – £72,000
About the Role
At Northrop Grumman UK, you’ll help shape the technology and solutions of tomorrow. This role is part of our mission to defining possible—contributing to complex challenges while advancing your career alongside our teams.
UK Citizenship: Required for this position Relocation Assistance: Available Travel: 10% of the time
The Opportunity
Join our Defence Systems Engineering team and take a central role in delivering critical projects for UK national security. Your expertise will support systems spanning multi-domain command and control (C2), leveraging your influence on technical quality and programme success.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, conduct, and deliver systems engineering work packages across the project lifecycle
- Create and review technical documentation, meeting programme schedules
- Plan and deliver key design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
- Oversee supplier technical integration, ensuring requirement alignment and design baselines
- Review customer/supplier documentation, providing challenges and assurance
- Collaborate with Hardware, Mechanical, Software, V&V (Verification & Validation), ILS (Integrated Logistics Support), Cybersecurity, and Safety teams
- Provide technical leadership to deliver work packages on time, to cost, and to quality
- Support risk management, opportunity assessments, bids, proposals, and estimation activities
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Systems, Software, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years’ experience in systems engineering within defence, maritime, aerospace, or a regulated environment
- Experience with system requirements, design, integration, acceptance, and analysis
- Knowledge of controls systems, PLC/S 음ADS A, and operational technology
- Experience in Model-Based Design and tools such as Enterprise Architect
- Strong stakeholder communication and influence skills
- Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
- Understanding of marine environments, environmental standards, and safety-related systems
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of V&V activities (including environmental and EMC testing)
- INCOSE CSEP or ASE accreditation
Note: If you don’t meet every requirement but feel inspired, we encourage you to apply.
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Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this work, you must meet UK Security Check (SC) clearance criteria. You must be able to gain and maintain SC clearance.
For enquiries: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
Benefits
- Hybrid/flexible working, including compressed fortnights (every other Friday off)
- Private healthcare & cash health plans
- Holiday buy & sell options
- Career development, mentoring, and training
- Performance-related bonuses
Why Join Us?
🆔 A Mission to Believe In
Support national defence across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
🏢 A Place to Belong & Thrive
An inclusive community with employee networks and partnerships in defence, engineering, and wellbeing.
🚀 Your Career, Your Way
Shape your career with diverse roles, structured growth, and mentorship.
Ready to apply?
- Yes? Submit your application online
- Possibly? Email: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
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