Systems Engineer – Defence Tech, Hybrid UK

1120 NG UK Limited.; Greater London; Hybrid; 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

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.