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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** New Malden, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £58,000.0 - £72,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Model-Driven Development, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5D7E3F2A4DDD4A59961A74910548D1BA/job/

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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