Operational Support Engineer Remote / Telecommute Jobs

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.

Opportunity Overview

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.

What You'll Do

As a Principal Operations Support Engineer, you will:

  • Act as the Responsible System Engineer, reviewing and reporting on system performance, operational health and trending data across multiple systems.
  • Lead operational anomaly investigations, recovery activities and on-call support to ensure critical mission systems remain available and effective.
  • Develop, maintain and enhance monitoring and trending tools using technologies such as Python, Perl, Linux and Grafana.
  • Review, update and validate operational procedures, documentation and training materials for current and future system generations.
  • Support future system development activities, assessing operational impacts and contributing to design and engineering working groups.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across the team while driving process improvements and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

  • A degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and relevant engineering experience, or equivalent qualifications as outlined within the role requirements.
  • Experience working within systems engineering, operations engineering or a related technical environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux environments and scripting tools such as Python, Perl or similar technologies.
  • Experience analysing system performance, operational data trends and complex technical issues.
  • The ability to work effectively across geographically dispersed teams and matrix organisations.
  • Strong communication skills with experience engaging technical stakeholders, customers and multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous operations support or systems engineering experience.
  • Experience developing trending and monitoring solutions using tools such as Python, Perl and Grafana.
  • Experience working within defence, aerospace, mission systems or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience leading technical activities and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence and Git.


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.

Security Clearance

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

Benefits

We offer a flexible and rewarding package designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
  • Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits package, including critical illness cover and health cash plan
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme
  • Annual performance incentive programme
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing support initiatives

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

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.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

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.

Your Career, Your Way

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.

Ready to Apply?

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.
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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

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Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

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With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

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