Northrop Grumman
New Malden, Surrey
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Senior Safety Engineer, you'll have the chance to provide safety assurance on the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge infrastructure for naval vessel Platform Management Systems - including both surface ships and submarines. You will play a crucial role in both the development of the product and the provision of support to mission-critical naval operations. Reporting to the Product Safety Manager and as a valued member in the Safety Engineering team. Safety engineering activities including Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA). 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. Responsibilities: Report to the Product Safety Manager, under the guidance of Principal Safety Engineers. Undertake safety activities required by the programme. Generate safety requirements for the system to ensure that the customer's safety targets, and derived safety targets can be met by the system design (e.g. random hardware failure probabilities; systematic safety integrity level (SIL) targets for hardware, software and firmware). Deliver safety products and activities on a complex project, supporting project milestones and safety objectives. Supporting safety audits at internal and external design reviews and safety committee meetings. Producing technical documentation to a high standard in accordance with company/customer procedures Undertaking analysis that positively impacts the design decisions and solutions propose by the engineering teams. Supporting the generation of safety arguments to internal and external stakeholders in order to influence their consideration of safety decisions. Working collaboratively within multi-disciplined teams to enhance NGs reputation by generating high quality and well-reasoned outputs. Travelling to customer and sub-contractor sites in the UK, occasionally overseas, as required Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: Relevant work experience in a safety-related engineering environment Understanding and awareness of international and defence standards such as IEC 61508 and Def Stan 00-056 Awareness of safety assurance of COTS PE based systems or high integrity software Ability to understand hardware and software failure modes, causes and effects Experience in safety/reliability analysis techniques: hazard identification and analysis, FMECA, FTA, Functional Failure Analysis Awareness of the tools and techniques used in Risk Assessments and developing ALARP justifications Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. systems, hardware, software and ILS engineers, project management, customer and supplier engineering teams) Master's degree, Degree, HND or HNC in Engineering or Safety Management related discipline Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: . Why join us? End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of control systems products, playing a critical role in ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems. Innovative Projects: Work on the design and delivery of next-generation infrastructure for naval platforms, contributing to national defence and global security efforts. Diverse Technology Stack: application of safety techniques and arguments on complex IT/OT architecture. Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your skills through training, certification, and experience in the defence sector. Impactful Work: Work in a regulated environment with tangible real-world outcomes, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure, compliant, and ready for deployment on some of the world's most advanced naval platforms. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support: . No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals. 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.
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Senior Safety Engineer, you'll have the chance to provide safety assurance on the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge infrastructure for naval vessel Platform Management Systems - including both surface ships and submarines. You will play a crucial role in both the development of the product and the provision of support to mission-critical naval operations. Reporting to the Product Safety Manager and as a valued member in the Safety Engineering team. Safety engineering activities including Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA). 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. Responsibilities: Report to the Product Safety Manager, under the guidance of Principal Safety Engineers. Undertake safety activities required by the programme. Generate safety requirements for the system to ensure that the customer's safety targets, and derived safety targets can be met by the system design (e.g. random hardware failure probabilities; systematic safety integrity level (SIL) targets for hardware, software and firmware). Deliver safety products and activities on a complex project, supporting project milestones and safety objectives. Supporting safety audits at internal and external design reviews and safety committee meetings. Producing technical documentation to a high standard in accordance with company/customer procedures Undertaking analysis that positively impacts the design decisions and solutions propose by the engineering teams. Supporting the generation of safety arguments to internal and external stakeholders in order to influence their consideration of safety decisions. Working collaboratively within multi-disciplined teams to enhance NGs reputation by generating high quality and well-reasoned outputs. Travelling to customer and sub-contractor sites in the UK, occasionally overseas, as required Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: Relevant work experience in a safety-related engineering environment Understanding and awareness of international and defence standards such as IEC 61508 and Def Stan 00-056 Awareness of safety assurance of COTS PE based systems or high integrity software Ability to understand hardware and software failure modes, causes and effects Experience in safety/reliability analysis techniques: hazard identification and analysis, FMECA, FTA, Functional Failure Analysis Awareness of the tools and techniques used in Risk Assessments and developing ALARP justifications Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. systems, hardware, software and ILS engineers, project management, customer and supplier engineering teams) Master's degree, Degree, HND or HNC in Engineering or Safety Management related discipline Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: . Why join us? End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of control systems products, playing a critical role in ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems. Innovative Projects: Work on the design and delivery of next-generation infrastructure for naval platforms, contributing to national defence and global security efforts. Diverse Technology Stack: application of safety techniques and arguments on complex IT/OT architecture. Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your skills through training, certification, and experience in the defence sector. Impactful Work: Work in a regulated environment with tangible real-world outcomes, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure, compliant, and ready for deployment on some of the world's most advanced naval platforms. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support: . No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals. 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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Head of Engineering / System Development Manager - up to 70k base with great benefits Remote working with an office Glasgow We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Engineering to lead and scale our software engineering function. This senior leadership role will focus heavily on software engineering excellence across full-stack development, system design, architecture, and software delivery processes - while also overseeing our data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and security functions. You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, improving engineering velocity and quality, establishing modern practices across the SDLC, and growing a high-performing team capable of building and maintaining complex, scalable systems. You must have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and services, with deep experience in both legacy and modern technology stacks. Key Responsibilities Software Engineering Leadership Set and own the technical roadmap, ensuring architectural scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of all software systems. Oversee full lifecycle software development - from requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, to post-release monitoring and maintenance. Establish, enforce, and continuously evolve software engineering best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, domain-driven design, clean architecture, modular monoliths vs microservices). Drive consistency in coding standards, code review rigor, and software craftsmanship. Lead critical system architecture decisions, including technology stack evolution, refactoring legacy components, and designing future-state systems. Ensure integration patterns and service contracts across internal and external APIs are robust, secure, and scalable. System Integration & Platform Ownership Oversee integration between business systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL pipelines, including Salesforce, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, LogicApps), SharePoint, and custom web applications. Lead optimization and governance around API design (RESTful services, rate limiting, versioning, monitoring, etc.). Ensure high data consistency, operational integrity, and well-documented interface contracts between services. Software Delivery, CI/CD & DevOps Define and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling, including automated build, test, deploy, and rollback strategies. Champion continuous delivery practices with robust unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing frameworks. Drive metrics around deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR). Collaborate with cloud engineers to align infrastructure strategy with software delivery needs. Cloud-Native Engineering (Azure) Lead the development of scalable cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure , including Azure Functions, LogicApps, and container-based services. Drive cost-effective use of cloud services and performance optimization across environments. Ensure cloud architectures support observability, fault tolerance, and high availability. Data Engineering & Intelligent Systems Guide the engineering team in data modelling, data access patterns, and efficient use of databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL). Work with data engineers to enable secure, efficient data movement between systems, including real-time and batch processing pipelines. Support analytics and reporting needs through the engineering of clean, reliable data sources and APIs. Security Engineering & Governance Partner with security engineers to integrate security throughout the software lifecycle (shift-left security, secure coding, threat modelling). Own the implementation of secure authentication/authorization practices, audit logging, encryption at rest/in transit, and other application security standards. Ensure software and infrastructure meet organizational security and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10). Team Management & Culture Build and scale high-performance engineering teams, including backend, frontend, full-stack, data, and security engineers. Define and track KPIs for engineering productivity, quality, and performance. Promote an engineering culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Provide technical mentoring and career growth paths for engineers at all levels. Qualifications Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Experience 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in an engineering leadership role. Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable, multi-tier web applications. Strong history of transforming monoliths to modular or microservice architectures. Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Experience managing and integrating with third-party systems and platforms such as Salesforce , Azure , SharePoint , and Power Platform . Experience working with secure, data-driven applications and distributed systems. Technical Skills Frontend : HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Node.js, browser frameworks) Backend : PHP (Symfony, Smarty), C# (.NET Core), Azure Functions (Node.js / PowerShell), PowerShell Database : MSSQL, PostgreSQL (including JSON), MySQL/MariaDB Integration : REST APIs, ETL, Azure Data Factory DevOps/Infra : CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), containerization, Azure PaaS Security : Secure development lifecycle, OWASP, authentication/authorization protocols Leadership Attributes Technically credible leader with the ability to deep-dive on architecture and code when necessary. Strong decision-making skills backed by analytical rigor and a data-driven mindset. Passionate about growing talent and building healthy, inclusive engineering teams. Adept at working across stakeholders in product, business, security, and operations to deliver cross-functional value. Highly effective communicator and change agent capable of aligning engineering initiatives with business strategy. We are looking for an experienced Systems Development Manager looking to take the next step into a Head of Engineering role with a thriving organisation Please reach out with your latest CV to have an informal chat about this role. The client is keen to start interviewing next week for interested candidates.
Head of Engineering / System Development Manager - up to 70k base with great benefits Remote working with an office Glasgow We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Engineering to lead and scale our software engineering function. This senior leadership role will focus heavily on software engineering excellence across full-stack development, system design, architecture, and software delivery processes - while also overseeing our data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and security functions. You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, improving engineering velocity and quality, establishing modern practices across the SDLC, and growing a high-performing team capable of building and maintaining complex, scalable systems. You must have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and services, with deep experience in both legacy and modern technology stacks. Key Responsibilities Software Engineering Leadership Set and own the technical roadmap, ensuring architectural scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of all software systems. Oversee full lifecycle software development - from requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, to post-release monitoring and maintenance. Establish, enforce, and continuously evolve software engineering best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, domain-driven design, clean architecture, modular monoliths vs microservices). Drive consistency in coding standards, code review rigor, and software craftsmanship. Lead critical system architecture decisions, including technology stack evolution, refactoring legacy components, and designing future-state systems. Ensure integration patterns and service contracts across internal and external APIs are robust, secure, and scalable. System Integration & Platform Ownership Oversee integration between business systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL pipelines, including Salesforce, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, LogicApps), SharePoint, and custom web applications. Lead optimization and governance around API design (RESTful services, rate limiting, versioning, monitoring, etc.). Ensure high data consistency, operational integrity, and well-documented interface contracts between services. Software Delivery, CI/CD & DevOps Define and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling, including automated build, test, deploy, and rollback strategies. Champion continuous delivery practices with robust unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing frameworks. Drive metrics around deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR). Collaborate with cloud engineers to align infrastructure strategy with software delivery needs. Cloud-Native Engineering (Azure) Lead the development of scalable cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure , including Azure Functions, LogicApps, and container-based services. Drive cost-effective use of cloud services and performance optimization across environments. Ensure cloud architectures support observability, fault tolerance, and high availability. Data Engineering & Intelligent Systems Guide the engineering team in data modelling, data access patterns, and efficient use of databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL). Work with data engineers to enable secure, efficient data movement between systems, including real-time and batch processing pipelines. Support analytics and reporting needs through the engineering of clean, reliable data sources and APIs. Security Engineering & Governance Partner with security engineers to integrate security throughout the software lifecycle (shift-left security, secure coding, threat modelling). Own the implementation of secure authentication/authorization practices, audit logging, encryption at rest/in transit, and other application security standards. Ensure software and infrastructure meet organizational security and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10). Team Management & Culture Build and scale high-performance engineering teams, including backend, frontend, full-stack, data, and security engineers. Define and track KPIs for engineering productivity, quality, and performance. Promote an engineering culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Provide technical mentoring and career growth paths for engineers at all levels. Qualifications Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Experience 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in an engineering leadership role. Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable, multi-tier web applications. Strong history of transforming monoliths to modular or microservice architectures. Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Experience managing and integrating with third-party systems and platforms such as Salesforce , Azure , SharePoint , and Power Platform . Experience working with secure, data-driven applications and distributed systems. Technical Skills Frontend : HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Node.js, browser frameworks) Backend : PHP (Symfony, Smarty), C# (.NET Core), Azure Functions (Node.js / PowerShell), PowerShell Database : MSSQL, PostgreSQL (including JSON), MySQL/MariaDB Integration : REST APIs, ETL, Azure Data Factory DevOps/Infra : CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), containerization, Azure PaaS Security : Secure development lifecycle, OWASP, authentication/authorization protocols Leadership Attributes Technically credible leader with the ability to deep-dive on architecture and code when necessary. Strong decision-making skills backed by analytical rigor and a data-driven mindset. Passionate about growing talent and building healthy, inclusive engineering teams. Adept at working across stakeholders in product, business, security, and operations to deliver cross-functional value. Highly effective communicator and change agent capable of aligning engineering initiatives with business strategy. We are looking for an experienced Systems Development Manager looking to take the next step into a Head of Engineering role with a thriving organisation Please reach out with your latest CV to have an informal chat about this role. The client is keen to start interviewing next week for interested candidates.