Systems Engineer
Location: New Malden (hybrid working)
Salary: £65,000 - £72,000
What’s Your Possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you will help shape the technology and solutions of tomorrow. As part of our team, you will contribute to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges. This is what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset powers our innovation, our impact, and your career development.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
As a Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in delivering Systems Engineering activities across key defence programmes. You will support the full engineering lifecycle, from understanding customer needs through to system design, integration, acceptance and delivery.
You’ll work within our Defence Systems Engineering team, supporting programmes critical to UK national security, including multi‑domain command and control systems used across the Royal Navy and internationally. Your expertise will directly influence technical quality, design assurance and programme success.
What You Will Do
- 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.
What We’re Looking For
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.
If you feel inspired by the role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must meet the nationality and residency requirements for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC clearance.
For questions, contact our recruitment team at [email protected]
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
Why Join Us?
A Mission to Believe In
Work on technology that protects national security and supports operations across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
Bring your authentic self to work and join an inclusive community supported by employee networks and partnerships across defence, engineering and wellbeing.
Your Career, Your Way
Shape your career journey with diverse roles, structured development, mentoring and opportunities to grow your expertise.
Ready to Apply?
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Contact our team for more information: [email protected]
Not right now – Explore other opportunities across Northrop Grumman UK. We are growing nationwide.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- UK citizenship required for this position
- 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
- Experience in requirements management tools such as DOORS
- Understanding of the marine environment, environmental standards and safety-related systems
- Ability to integrate and coordinate with Hardware, Mechanical, Software, V&V, ILS, Cybersecurity and Safety teams
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Must meet nationality and residency requirements for UK Security Check (SC) clearance and be able to gain and maintain SC
- Willingness to travel (approximately 10% of the time)
- Knowledge of V&V activities including environmental and EMC testing
- INCOSE ASE or CSEP accreditation
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
