Principal Control Systems Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to work on innovative National Defence programmes. This role involves applying your expertise in SCADA systems and Control Systems Engineering to deliver exceptional software design and development for maritime control systems. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to strategically important projects. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the defence sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Hybrid teleworking options

Cutting-edge technology projects

Qualifications

• Experience in Control Systems Engineering and SCADA software development.
• Proficient in RedHat Linux and high-level programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Capture and develop customer requirements for SCADA systems.
• Produce technical design documentation and test solutions.

Skills

Control Systems Engineering

SCADA Systems

RedHat Linux

VB

C#/C++

Oracle/SQL Database

Functional Safety

Software Testing

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

WinCC Open Architecture

SCADA IDE environments

Job description

Requisition ID: R10173950

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: New Malden, London, United Kingdom

• Clearance Type: Security Check (SC)

• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 2

Salary: £53,000 - £76,000

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

Your Opportunity:

Work on cutting-edge technology and capabilities whilst applying Control Systems Engineering techniques in a very specific fashion 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.

Your Responsibilities:

• Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements

• Produce detailed technical design documentation in accordance with 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 multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts and Pseudo Code

Your Experience:

• Development Experience of Siemens (ETM) WinCC Open Architecture (OA)

• Specification and analysis of COTS equipment

• Experienced in the use of High Level Programming Languages within SCADA IDE environments such as; VB, C#/C++ Oracle/SQL Database administration and interfacing

• Understanding of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508, 61511 or 62061)

• Software testing and verification

• Hands on knowledge of RedHat Linux operating systems

How to Apply:

Interested in our opportunity?

Yes – then simply submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by one of our expert recruiters who’ll then respond advising you of the outcome and next steps for successful candidates.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more – email [e-mail] to connect with one of our Sourcing Specialists who will be happy to support you with any enquiries.

Background checks and potentially security clearance form part of the recruitment process, our team will inform you of the procedures when required.