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About the Role

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in delivering Systems Engineering activities across key defence programmes. You will support the full engineering lifecycle, from understanding customer needs through to system design, integration, acceptance and delivery. You’ll work within our Defence Systems Engineering team, supporting programmes critical to UK national security, including multi‑domain command and control systems used across the Royal Navy and internationally. Your expertise will directly influence technical quality, design assurance and programme success.

Responsibilities

Lead, conduct and deliver Systems Engineering work packages across the project lifecycle.
Produce and review technical documentation in line with programme schedules.
Plan, prepare and deliver key design reviews including SRR, PDR and CDR.
Manage technical aspects of suppliers, ensuring alignment with requirements and design baselines.
Review technical documentation from customers and suppliers, providing challenge and assurance.
Integrate effectively with Hardware, Mechanical, Software, V&V, ILS, Cybersecurity and Safety teams.
Provide technical leadership to deliver work packages on time, to cost and quality.
Support risk management, opportunity assessments, bids, proposals and estimation activities.

Requirements

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 of system requirements, design, integration, acceptance and analysis.
Knowledge of control systems, PLC/SCADA and operational technology.
Experience with Model‑Based Design and tools such as Enterprise Architect.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Experience in requirements management tools such as DOORS.
Understanding of the marine environment, environmental standards and safety‑related systems.
Knowledge of V&V activities including environmental and EMC testing.
INCOSE ASE or CSEP accreditation.
Must meet the nationality and residency requirements for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
Must be able to gain and maintain SC clearance.

Skills

Systems Engineering
Control Systems
PLC/SCADA
Operational Technology
Model-Based Design
Enterprise Architect
Requirements Management
DOORS
V&V activities
Environmental testing
EMC testing

Location

New Malden (hybrid working)

Work Type

Hybrid working
Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Degree in Systems, Software, Electrical Engineering or a related field

Salary/Compensations

£58,000 - £72,000

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options
Compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
Private healthcare
Cash health plan
Holiday buy and sell options
Career development, mentoring and professional training
Performance-related bonuses

About the Company

At Northrop Grumman UK, you will help shape the technology and solutions of tomorrow.
As part of our team, you will contribute to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges.
This is what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset powers our innovation, our impact, and your career development.
Work on technology that protects national security and supports operations across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace.
Join an inclusive community supported by employee networks and partnerships across defence, engineering and wellbeing.
Shape your career journey with diverse roles, structured development, mentoring and opportunities to grow your expertise.
We are a pioneering company.
With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.
Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.
Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

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.