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TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Principal 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 Principal 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
Essential
What We’re Looking For
Preferred
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 talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
Benefits
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: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
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.
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