UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Salary: £48,400 - £62,000
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. It’s what we call Defining Possible This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission
As a Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer, you will play a key role in the continued development and growth of Integrated Logistics Support and Obsolescence Engineering across our UK programmes. You will work on prestigious maritime programmes that significantly contribute to the future of UK Defence, providing expertise across the full product life cycle.
Working as part of our ILS & Obsolescence team and reporting to the ILS & Obsolescence Lead, you will use your technical capability, leadership and coaching skills to support the delivery of complex products. You will also act as a trusted representative of ILS within major programmes, supporting stakeholders and helping shape the long‑term sustainment of critical systems.
“Delivering a reliable and real‑world Integrated Logistics Support into some of the UK’s most exciting engineering programmes. I lead a growing team of experienced ILS Engineers, striving to deliver strong technical leadership on some of the UK’s largest engineering challenges.”
– Jack Mullen, ILS & Obsolescence Lead
Role Responsibilities
• Drive the application and development of ILS processes across key programmes.
• Provide subject matter expertise to engineering teams throughout the product life cycle.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Oversee ILS activity at all life cycle stages, ensuring programme alignment and quality.
• Provide technical leadership to suppliers and partner organisations.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
• Proven experience applying ILS and Obsolescence Engineering methods and techniques.
• Degree‑qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong communication and people‑focused skills.
• Experience managing external customer and supplier relationships.
• Aptitude for leadership, coaching and team support.
Preferred
• Experience working within defence, maritime or complex engineering environments.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK national.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC level UK Government security clearance
Our recruitment team is here to support you and answer any questions: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
Benefits
• Flexible working options, including an optional compressed fortnight.
• Private healthcare.
• Cash health plan.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Career development programmes.
• Performance bonuses.
Why Join Us?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to maritime navigation and mission systems, what we do together matters.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
Every voice matters. You can bring your authentic self to work and be part of an inclusive community supported by employee networks and partnerships across the UK.
Your Career, Your Way
Shape your development through diverse roles, mentoring and opportunities that fuel your curiosity and potential. Take advantage of flexible working, wellbeing benefits and long‑term investment in your future.
Ready to apply?
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
No – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re growing across the 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.
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