Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Location: New Malden (hybrid working)

Salary: 65000 - 72000

Whats Your Possible

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 worlds most complex challenges. This is what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset powers our innovation our impact and your career development.

The Opportunity

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

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.

Youll work within our Defence Systems Engineering team supporting programmes critical to UK national security including multidomain command and control systems used across the Royal Navy and internationally. Your expertise will directly influence technical quality design assurance and programme success.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Systems Software Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 35 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 ModelBased 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 safetyrelated systems.

Preferred

• Knowledge of V&V activities including environmental and EMC testing.
• INCOSE ASE or CSEP accreditation.

If you feel inspired by the role but dont meet every requirement we encourage you to apply.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work you must meet the nationality and residency requirements for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC clearance.
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Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options including a compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell options
• Career development mentoring and professional training
• Performancerelated bonuses

Why Join Us

A Mission to Believe In
Work on technology that protects national security and supports operations across land sea air space and cyberspace.

A Place to Belong and Thrive
Bring your authentic self to work and join an inclusive community supported by employee networks and partnerships across defence engineering and wellbeing.

Your Career Your Way
Shape your career journey with diverse roles structured development mentoring and opportunities to grow your expertise.

Ready to Apply

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