Systems Engineer

1120 NG UK Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Private healthcare

Career development and training

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead multi‑discipline work packages across the project lifecycle. You will produce and review technical docs, plan critical design reviews and manage suppliers to ensure requirements alignment.

The role requires a degree in Systems/Software/Electrical engineering, 3–5 years in defence‑related systems engineering, MBSE experience (EA), DOORS and strong stakeholder skills. Hybrid working from New Malden with security clearance.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Systems, Software, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in systems engineering within defence, maritime, aerospace or a regulated environment.
• Experience with system requirements, design, integration, acceptance and analysis.
• Knowledge of control systems, PLC/SCADA and operational technology.
• Experience with Model‑Based 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 safety‑related systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Overview

UK citizenship required. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required 10% of the time. Location: New Malden (hybrid working). Salary: £58,000 - £72,000.

At Northrop Grumman UK, you will help shape the technology and solutions of tomorrow, contributing to some of the world’s most complex challenges. This role is more than a job; it’s a mission to deliver Systems Engineering activities across key defence programmes supporting UK national security.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Systems, Software, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 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 Model‑Based 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 safety‑related systems.

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

Security Clearance

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

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.
• Performance‑related bonuses.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our inclusive workforce.