UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
What's Your Possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. We call it Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
This is more than just a job; it's a mission.
As a Principal Operations Support Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability and operational readiness of advanced mission systems that support national security and defence operations.
Working within a highly skilled engineering and operations team, you will lead operational systems analysis, monitor system performance and trends, drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical leadership during real-time anomaly resolution and recovery activities.
You'll work across a complex enterprise environment, collaborating with engineers, operators, government customers and technical specialists to deliver mission success.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systems or operations engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others and working at the forefront of cutting-edge defence and mission systems technology.
As a Principal Operations Support Engineer, you will:
We're interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
We know that everyone's career journey is different. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply if you're excited by the opportunity and believe you can make a meaningful contribution to our team.
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national and able to gain and maintain UK Government security clearance in line with the job role and requirements.
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
We offer a flexible and rewarding package designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:
Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From advanced defence technology and mission systems to cyber, intelligence and operational capability, our teams solve some of the world's most complex challenges. You'll also have opportunities to give back through STEM outreach programmes, volunteering initiatives and employee-led networks.
Every voice matters. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed. Our diverse workforce and employee networks help foster a culture where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.
Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise, move into leadership or explore new disciplines, we'll help you shape a career that reflects your ambitions. Through mentoring, training and development opportunities, you'll have the support to discover what's possible.
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information and support: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
No – We're continually growing across the UK and regularly create new opportunities across engineering, defence, mission systems, cyber and technology.
Explore our latest vacancies and discover what's possible at Northrop Grumman UK.
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.
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 at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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