
Sr. Principal System Operations Engineer - (Harrogate UK)
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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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal System Operations Engineer to work as a member of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team member in Harrogate, UK.
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
The Operations Engineering team is seeking an engineer who will be responsible for the following:
Monitoring system and subsystem operation and performance and preparing periodic status reports
Investigating and responding to all indications of anomalous system performance
Assisting in the preparation and review of standard operations procedures and system redundancy management documentation
Supporting system reconfiguration and mode changes
Supporting special system operations of a non-routine nature
Monitoring several systems and implementing procedures required in response to anomalous behavior
Monitoring equipment health and status to ensure the highest possible level of mission readiness
Continuous core skill improvement training
Follow-on advanced training
Performing system performance improvement tasks involving scripting and standard operating procedure modifications
An initial 2-year tour commitment is required
The engineer will be expected to work a non-traditional work week that will include occasional 12 hour shifts and weekends
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 9 years of relevant technical/engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 7 years of relevant technical/engineering experience
Willingness to complete a two-year overseas tour commitment
Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination
Prior operations and/or systems engineering experience
Experience working in a geographically diverse team and matrix organization
Experience with Atlassian tool suite (e.g. Confluence, JIRA, etc.)
Experience with Linux OS and scripting tools
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Job Details
- Category
- Operations
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Harrogate, UK
- Posted
- Jan 18, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 19, 2026, 06:27 PM
- Compensation
- $129,300 - $193,900 per year
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