Role
This role ensures programme work is delivered on time, budget and to the required scope through robust plans. The team provides support across the programme areas, helping drive the other functions through the Project Lifecycle from Customer needs to Validation (and closeout).
Key Responsibilities
Conduct/lead all systems engineering activities including requirements management, verification testing and design assurance.
Produce/review project technical documentation to project schedule.
Prepare for and successfully deliver key design reviews (PDR/CDR) in accordance with the programme schedule.
Technical management of suppliers, ensuring requirements and design baselines are maintained.
Reviewing and challenging technical documentation received from Customer and suppliers.
Support/Lead reviews with the Customer and key suppliers.
Ensuring adequate integration with other engineering functions involved in the delivery of the programme (Hardware, Mechanical, Software, ILS, IA, Safety etc.).
Ensure all responsibilities are delivered in accordance with Company Standards of Conduct and contractual processes.
Have awareness of and comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements.
General Operational duties
Attend Business Management department meetings as required
Remain compliant with all applicable processes and procedures
Person Specification
Essential qualifications / experience
Engineering Degree or in a suitable related discipline e.g. Systems engineering.
Preferred qualifications / experience
Experience of systems requirements management, definition, design, integration, acceptance and analysis
Knowledge of System Engineering models and techniques.
Knowledge of requirements management tools
Competency/Skill requirements
Adept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of problems
Good attention to detail
Organised, adept at workload management and prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines
Flexible and responsive to changing priorities
Proactive team worker, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Good interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders
Proficient user of MS office
Understanding or experience of electrical design generating applications
Competent in PowerPoint (and face-to-face presentation delivery, where required)
Fluent in written and spoken English
Strong customer focus
Engaging 'can do' attitude
Application process
Please submit a CV and a covering letter with the following information:
What appeals to you about Northrop Grumman and a place on the graduate programme?
What relevant skills, knowledge and experience do you have for this position?
What skills, knowledge and experience are you seeking to develop on the graduate programme?
Other requirements
Travel requirements: Occasional UK travel may be required to attend team/customer meetings and training activities
Clearance requirements: Hold SC clearance or ability to achieve it
Looking for flexibility? At Northrop Grumman UK we have hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about what may be possible
