Our two-year graduate programme will allow you to experience different projects and develop your skills and interests. You will have allocated time for developing your technical skills, building your leadership capability and to innovate.
You will be well supported with a mentor, buddy, project lead, line manager and the early careers development manager. At the start of the programme, you will have a one week induction followed by four weeks project preparation. Additionally, you will have 20 days per year for training and development.
To provide greater opportunity for learning and development, there will be the potential opportunity for a rotation across site and/or project, which could see you placed in a different Northrop Grumman UK location. Please bear this in mind and consider your ability to be flexible regarding location.
Your development plan, which will be specific to you and agreed with your line manager, could include opportunities for you to gain experience in the various software disciplines, for example, cyber security, architectural design, systems and application development.
The majority of our work is 'full stack' development using Java-based Cloud and Big Data technologies, using the latest Agile methodologies. There are Machine Learning, AI and Cyber aspects to many of our projects.
Due to the nature of our work, it is necessary to attain security clearance in order to work on our programmes and this will be discussed with you in more detail during the recruitment process.
For top performers, there is the potential to progress to senior engineer upon completion of your Graduate Programme What do you need to be a Graduate at Northrop Grumman?
- We are looking for talented people who have/will complete a STEM related degree/masters
- You must have a passion for software, computing, online security and cyber ethics and have written code in a language such as Java, C++ or Python
- You understand the software lifecycle and enjoy a challenge
- Analytical skills and logical reasoning are essential with the ability to solve problems in innovative ways
- You must be able to work to delivery requirements within reasonably agreed timeframes and demonstrate the potential to work through projects to their conclusion
- Evidence of leading people, teams or activities would be desirable although not essential
- Ability to attain a security clearance relevant to your role
Assessment Process For the cover letter, please answer the following questions:
- 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?
Please do not exceed 1000 words
Following CV and cover letter review, successful candidates will be:
- Invited to a first round interview via Zoom
- Selected candidates will be invited to a final stage assessment centre
Travel and expenses will be covered for those attending.
Should you require any support or adjustments regarding any health or disability in order to attend the assessment day, please advise us as soon as possible so that we can make arrangements.
Optamor are Northrop Grumman's Recruitment partner and the will manage all correspondence with you.
Benefits
As well as a range of competitive financial and non-financial benefits you would expect from a leading organisation, we also offer:
- Starting salary of £28K
- A permanent contract from day one
- On-programme salary increases
- Exciting customer project work
- An Engineering development programme covering a range of technical disciplines
- Exposure to a variety of work that will allow you to follow your interests and shape your career
For top performers, there is the potential to progress to senior engineer upon completion of your Graduate Programme