Graduate Control Systems Engineer | Hybrid & UK Security

1120 NG UK Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Private healthcare

Pension

Flexible benefits package

Holiday buy/sell

Career development programmes

Incentive programme

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK invites applications for 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.

The two-year Graduate Programme rotates across projects, with mentorship and structured training to build core control systems expertise. You will work with PLC, SCADA and industrial networks, gaining exposure to software development, testing and lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as Electronic, Systems or Software Engineering.
• 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.

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.
• Develop experience in PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial Ethernet, and software testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Electronic/Systems/Software)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK invites applications for 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.

The two-year Graduate Programme rotates across projects, with mentorship and structured training to build core control systems expertise. You will work with PLC, SCADA and industrial networks, gaining exposure to software development, testing and lifecycle activities.