Principal Electronics Engineer

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government ClearanceTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeWhat's your possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you'll be part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it's a mission. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electronics Engineer to join our Ground Hardware Engineering team in Harrogate. You'll work as part of a motivated, diverse, and technically talented group, ensuring the availability of critical mission systems that support national security.
You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving complex communications systems, providing time-critical observation, assessment, and repair to keep mission-critical operations running.
What You'll Do

Provide daily support and 24/7 response for technical operations, maintenance, and anomaly restoration.
Operate, maintain, repair, and install equipment for communication systems, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, networking hardware, and fibre optics.
Develop and execute maintenance plans and schedules for assigned systems.
Apply electronics principles to diagnose and restore mission-critical operations at system and component level.
Document equipment failures, prepare reports, and contribute to operational improvements.