UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeUK 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
Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK
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?
Opportunity:
This is more than just a job; it's a mission.
Are you a Control Systems Engineer, eager to work in a highly regulated defence environment? We are seeking an early career software engineer, with a strong foundation in engineering principles, to join our team. This position offers the unique opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge HCI solutions for our naval platform management systems, deployed on the UK submarine fleet. You will play a critical role in both the development of the product and the continued support in regard to in-service and through life operational capability, supporting mission-critical naval operations.
This role is ideal for engineers with an interest in with large infrastructure SCADA solutions, who also wish to develop skills in functional safety and product security.
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.
Responsibilities:

• Specify, design and test solutions for SCADA Systems and operating systems using Red Hat Linux

• Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements

• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures

• Specify, design and test solutions for control systems

• Validate software designs through analysis and test

• Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements

• Provide input to project meetings and team briefings

• Undertake any other reasonable task as requested

Benefits:
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.
We are looking for:

• Experienced in the use of High-Level Programming Languages within SCADA IDE environments such as VB, C#/C++, Python

• Hands on knowledge of Linux operating systems

• Familiarity with software development life-cycles, processes and procedures

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Software Engineering or a related discipline e.g. Systems or Electrical/Electronic Engineering

• Some experience in a software engineering environment, or strong academic experience with practical projects

Preferred:

• Development Experience of Siemens (ETM) WinCC Open Architecture (OA) or other similar SCADA systems

• Experience within Defence, Maritime (Ship's machinery and control systems), Aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector (e.g. Oil & Gas, Pharma or Petro Chem)

Security clearance:
You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
Why join us?

• *End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of ICS products, playing a critical role in ensuring the security, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems.

• *Innovative Projects: Work on the design and delivery of next-generation infrastructure for naval platforms, contributing to national defence and global security efforts.

• *Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your skills through training, certification, and experience in the defence sector, especially in areas like vulnerability management, asset management, safety and cybersecurity for industrial systems.

• *Impactful Work: Work in a regulated environment with tangible real-world outcomes, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure, compliant, and ready for deployment on some of the world's most advanced naval platforms.

Ready to apply?
If you are a Control Systems Engineer, looking to take on the challenges of working in a regulated defence environment and are excited by the prospect of delivering industrial control system solutions to a unique and exciting platform, whilst adhering to best practice regarding cybersecurity, functional safety and product development, we want to hear from you!
Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.
*Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role *- Reach out to our team for more information and support: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.
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