Defence PLC & SCADA Engineer for Naval Platforms

Northrop Grumman Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain PLC and HCI solutions for naval platforms, ensuring the security and functionality of mission-critical systems. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related discipline. This position offers competitive benefits, a hybrid working environment, and a chance to impact national security.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a PLC engineering environment.
• Experience within Defence or a similarly regulated sector.
• Understanding of testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and test solutions for PLC control systems.
• Produce technical documentation for processes.
• Capture and develop customer requirements.

Skills

PLC Control Systems

SCADA experience

Fault Tolerant Systems

Industrial Communication protocols

Technical documentation

Software development lifecycles

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain PLC and HCI solutions for naval platforms, ensuring the security and functionality of mission-critical systems. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related discipline. This position offers competitive benefits, a hybrid working environment, and a chance to impact national security.