Principal Control Systems Engineer

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; its the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So whats your possible

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; its a mission.

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer with PLC and SCADA experience eager to work in a highly regulated defence environment We are seeking skilled engineers to join our team. This position offers the unique opportunity to design develop and maintain cuttingedge PLC and HCI solutions for our naval platform management systems deployed on the UK submarine fleet. You will play a critical role in both the development of the product and the continued support in regard to inservice and through life operational capability supporting missioncritical naval operations.

This role is ideal for engineers familiar with Siemens PLCs and large infrastructure SCADA solutions with a specific focus on functional safety and product security.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multidomain 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 worlds most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Capture interpret and develop customer requirements
• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
• Specify design and test solutions for PLC control systems
• Manage data communications with third party equipment
• Develop PLC software from multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams Flow Charts or Pseudo Code
• Validate software designs through analysis and test
• Support the preparation of contract changes and proposals
• Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• Provide input to project meetings and team briefings
• Undertake any other reasonable task as requested

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Design and integration of largescale PLC Control Systems based on Siemens S7300/400 (Step 7 Professional Classic).
• Experience of Fault Tolerant High Availability and Safety Integrated PLC Solutions
• Experience of Industrial Communication protocols and networking standards such as; Profibus Profinet EtherNet/IP ModBus TCP/IP UDP and ASCII
• Production of technical documentation
• SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration
• Software development lifecycles processes and procedures
• 5 years in a PLC engineering environment
• Understanding of testing and commissioning
• Degree HNC HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. C&I engineering Systems engineering
• Experience within Defence Maritime (Ships machinery and control systems) Aerospace or a similarly regulated industrial sector (e.g. Oil & Gas Pharma or PetroChem)

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: .

Why join us

• EndtoEnd Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of ICS products playing a critical role in ensuring the security performance and compliance of these cuttingedge systems.
• Innovative Projects: Work on the design and delivery of nextgeneration infrastructure for naval platforms contributing to national defence and global security efforts.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your skills through training certification and experience in the defence sector especially in areas like vulnerability management asset management safety and cybersecurity for industrial systems.
• Impactful Work: Work in a regulated environment with tangible realworld outcomes ensuring missioncritical systems are secure compliant and ready for deployment on some of the worlds most advanced naval platforms.

Ready to apply

If you are a seasoned PLC Control Systems Engineer looking to take on the challenges of working in a regulated defence environment and are excited by the prospect of delivering industrial control system solutions to a unique and exciting platform whilst adhering to best practice regarding cybersecurity functional safety and product development we want to hear from you!

Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly Id like to find out moreabout this role Reach out to our team for more information and support: .

No I dont think this role is right for me Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

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