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We call it Defining Possible.\nThis mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.\nOpportunity Overview\nThis is more than just a job; it's a mission.\nAs 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.\nWorking 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.\nYou'll work across a complex enterprise environment, collaborating with engineers, operators, government customers and technical specialists to deliver mission success.\nThis 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a Principal Operations Support Engineer, you will:\nAct as the Responsible System Engineer, reviewing and reporting on system performance, operational health and trending data across multiple systems.\nLead operational anomaly investigations, recovery activities and on-call support to ensure critical mission systems remain available and effective.\nDevelop, maintain and enhance monitoring and trending tools using technologies such as Python, Perl, Linux and Grafana.\nReview, update and validate operational procedures, documentation and training materials for current and future system generations.\nSupport future system development activities, assessing operational impacts and contributing to design and engineering working groups.\nProvide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across the team while driving process improvements and operational excellence.\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe're interested in candidates who can demonstrate:\nA degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and relevant engineering experience, or equivalent qualifications as outlined within the role requirements.\nExperience working within systems engineering, operations engineering or a related technical environment.\nStrong knowledge of Linux environments and scripting tools such as Python, Perl or similar technologies.\nExperience analysing system performance, operational data trends and complex technical issues.\nThe ability to work effectively across geographically dispersed teams and matrix organisations.\nStrong communication skills with experience engaging technical stakeholders, customers and multidisciplinary teams.\nDesirable Experience\nPrevious operations support or systems engineering experience.\nExperience developing trending and monitoring solutions using tools such as Python, Perl and Grafana.\nExperience working within defence, aerospace, mission systems or other highly regulated industries.\nExperience leading technical activities and mentoring junior engineers.\nKnowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence and Git.\nWe 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.\nSecurity Clearance\nDue 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.\nOur recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: \nBenefits\nWe offer a flexible and rewarding package designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements\nOptional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off\nPrivate healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension scheme\nFlexible benefits package, including critical illness cover and health cash plan\nHoliday buy and sell scheme\nAnnual performance incentive programme\nProfessional development and career growth opportunities\nEmployee discounts and wellbeing support initiatives\nWhy Join Northrop Grumman UK?\nA Mission to Believe In\nEvery 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.\nA Place to Belong and Thrive\nEvery 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.\nYour Career, Your Way\nWhether 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.\nReady to Apply?\nYes - Submit your application online.\nPossibly - Reach out to our team for more information and support: \nNo - We're continually growing across the UK and regularly create new opportunities across engineering, defence, mission systems, cyber and technology.\nExplore our latest vacancies and discover what's possible at Northrop Grumman UK.\nNorthrop 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6254,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Growth opportunities","Hybrid work","Professional development","Relocation assistance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Government"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T09:17:08Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":13,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T16:04:20Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/northrop-grumman-operational-support-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/northrop-grumman-operational-support-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T16:04:20Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}