Principal Systems Engineer

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission

A key member of the Systems Engineering function, this role is responsible for managing, planning, leading/conducting and reporting SE activities of an assigned project/programme. The Defence Systems Engineering Team provides support within the Control Systems Account through the Project Lifecycle from defining Customer needs to Delivery.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

• Lead and/or conduct the specification, planning, completion and delivery of Systems Engineering work packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce/review project technical documentation to project schedule.
• Prepare for and successfully deliver key design reviews (e.g. SRR/PDR/CDR) in accordance with the Systems Engineering processes and programme schedule.
• Technical management of suppliers, ensuring requirements and design baselines are maintained.
• Reviewing and challenging technical documentation received from Customer and suppliers.
• Lead/support reviews with the Customer and key suppliers.
• Ensure effective integration with other engineering functions involved in the delivery of the programme (Hardware, Mechanical, Software, V&V, ILS, Cybersecurity, Safety etc.).
• Technical and task leadership to deliver work packages to time, cost and quality, prioritising work, resolving issues or escalating as necessary.
• Ensure designs comply with approved management plans, using approved design methods, competent personnel, effective delivery systems and design processes
• Determine and mitigate Project and technical constraints, challenges and changes
• Lead/support team Risk and Opportunity management activities
• Lead/support technical estimation, Proposal and bid compilation activities
• Conduct periodic self-assessment, review and audit of design standards, methods, competencies and processes & procedures in the quality system

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering / technical subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Software, Electrical engineering or similar)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Systems Engineering role within defence, maritime, aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector including supervisory activities
• Experience of systems requirements management, definition, design, integration, acceptance and analysis
• Knowledge of Control Systems and experienced and/or knowledgeable with PLC, SCADA and related Operational Technology systems
• Knowledge of System Engineering models and techniques.
• Able to work with people effectively at all levels, using well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills
• Experience of Model based design techniques including tools such as Enterprise Architect
• Team leadership experience or a strong aptitude for managing and developing people
• Strong IT skills, specifically with MS Office products
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in requirements management (inc. tools such as DOORS or similar)
• Knowledge of marine electronic equipment and/or…