Principal Control Systems Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Requisition ID: R10114572

Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation’s Security. Together.

Role clearance type: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government clearance in line with the job role (SC)

Work on cutting-edge technology and capabilities whilst applying Control Systems Engineering techniques on strategically important National Defence Programmes.

To provide SCADA engineering excellence as a member of the Control Systems Software team delivering software design and development expertise for maritime control and instrumentation systems.

• Flexible working schedules: we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Discuss your preferences at the application stage.
• Flexible Benefits Package: choose benefits that suit your needs. Core benefits include Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance, and Pension. Additional options include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme: exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive program.
• Career Development: ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Capture, interpret, and develop customer requirements.
• Produce detailed technical design documentation following company/customer procedures.
• Specify, design, and test solutions for SCADA Systems and operating systems using RedHat Linux.
• Manage data communications with third-party equipment.
• Develop SCADA software from formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts, and Pseudo Code.

Your Experience:

• Experience with Siemens (ETM) WinCC Open Architecture (OA).
• Specification and analysis of COTS equipment.
• Proficiency in High-Level Programming Languages within SCADA IDE environments such as VB, C#/C++.
• Oracle/SQL Database administration and interfacing.
• Understanding of Functional Safety standards (BS EN 61508, 61511, or 62061).
• Software testing and verification skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of RedHat Linux operating systems.

Your Future Team:

Our team values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We empower engineers to deliver technical and professional solutions across various programmes, fostering an environment of innovation and respect.

About Our Responsibilities:

We operate in unique environments that offer exciting challenges daily. We support your career development and encourage your ideas to shape our future.

How to Apply:

Interested? Submit your application online. Our recruiters will review your application and inform you of the next steps. Background checks and security clearance procedures will be communicated when necessary.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Join a global leader in aerospace, defence, and intelligence, committed to innovation and national security.

UK Defence Business:

We are a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence, supporting critical military systems and pioneering solutions for the Royal Navy and beyond.

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