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About the Role
As a Graduate Control Systems Engineer, you will help design and develop systems that monitor, manage, and automate critical functions across the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Your work will contribute to the safe, secure, and reliable operation of an important UK defence capability. You will join multidisciplinary engineering teams working with PLC, SCADA, and industrial network technologies, gaining experience across the full engineering lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements into clear engineering solutions
- Specify, design and test PLC and SCADA control systems
- Develop control software using block diagrams, flowcharts, pseudocode and other design formats
- Validate software designs through structured analysis and testing
- Produce accurate technical documentation in line with company and customer procedures
- Help diagnose faults and support existing solutions at customer sites across the UK
Requirements
- UK citizenship required
- Must be a Sole UK national and able to gain and maintain UK Government Security Check clearance
- An engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as Electronic, Systems or Software Engineering (or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills through work experience or other training)
- An understanding of software development lifecycles, processes or procedures
- Some exposure to systems engineering principles or software development methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to communicate clearly and contribute effectively within a team
- Familiarity with basic project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
- Experience contributing to projects, whether through employment, education, volunteering, or personal projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop effective solutions
Skills
- PLC programming
- SCADA systems
- Industrial Ethernet
- Industrial control systems
- Software testing and validation
- Requirements engineering
- Systems engineering
Location
- New Malden
Work Type
- Site-based
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Graduate
Education Level
- Engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as Electronic, Systems or Software Engineering
- Equivalent knowledge and skills through work experience or other training
Salary/Compensations
- £32,500
Benefits
- Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements and compressed fortnights (every other Friday off)
- Private healthcare, dental, life assurance, and pension
- Flexible benefits package including critical illness cover and health cash plan
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Career development programmes
- Annual performance incentive programme
About the Company
- At Northrop Grumman UK, you’ll be part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future.
- This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
- A Mission to Believe In – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world.
- A Place to Belong and Thrive – Every voice matters. Find community and belonging through our employee networks and get involved with STEM volunteering events.
- Your Career, Your Way – Discover your possible with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities tailored to your ambitions.
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.