Hardware Engineer

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation’s Security. Together.

Salary: £39,000 - £56,000

Role Clearance Type: You must be able to gain and maintain UK Government clearance

Location: Burlington House, New Malden, Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, UK.

About Your Opportunity:

Working on cutting-edge technology and capabilities, you’ll be updating existing hardware, selecting components, and supporting testing and implementation within an important National Defence Submarine Programme.

With continual expansion and success of our Hardware Engineering team, this role is for a creative and innovative Hardware Engineer who is design orientated with CAD capabilities.

Your Benefits:

• Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.

• Flexible Benefits Package – choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel

• Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Electrical design engineering for existing and new control systems for Naval applications
• Create, modify, maintain and manage electrical designs for power systems
• Component selection and system implementation
• Analyse and justify electrical based designs and component selection
• Create, modify and maintain technical documentation to support contractual deliverables

Your Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar level of experience
• Understanding of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems
• Ability to install, commission and test electrical based components
• Ability to create, modify and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical (desirable)
• Ability to analyse hardware components for suitable form/fit/function

Your Future Team:

"As part of the Hardware Engineering Department we have a duty to; develop, support and sustain the latest processes and technologies used on state of the art military equipment around the world"

Ashley Newman – Senior Production Engineer (Line Manager) @ Northrop Grumman UK

An extensively experienced and supportive team and our matrix structure that promotes collaboration, opportunity and learning. We will give you space to develop your career and build on your capability to lead inside and outside a project team.

Diversity is at the heart of our success. Our team share experience, knowledge and new thinking gained from a wide range of backgrounds perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements across several industries. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.

About Our Responsibilities:

Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We’ll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business. 

We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.

How to Apply:

Interested in our opportunity?

Yes – then simply submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by one of our expert recruiters who’ll then respond advising you of the outcome and next steps for successful candidates.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more – email talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com to connect with one of our Sourcing Specialists who will be happy to support you with any enquires.

Background checks and potentially security clearance form part of the recruitment process, our team will inform you of the procedures when required.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Work with a global brand that makes a real contribution to our nation’s security and future. At Northrop Grumman UK, the brightest minds come together to push the boundaries and Define Possible. As leaders in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence and Intelligence we are providing ground-breaking outcomes for our customers.

UK Defence Business:

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.

Find out more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/job-search-united-kingdom/

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