Work on pioneering projects that use cutting-edge technology and innovation for National Defence Programmes.
UK Early Careers
Our Early Careers programmes are the future of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that your experience here is the best it can be.
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As a Graduate or Intern, you can choose to specialise in a range of disciplines including software engineering, project management, systems engineering and control software engineering. You will complete a one-week induction, followed by a structured training programme to equip you with the skills and knowledge to start working on our customer projects.
Positions start September 2025. Learn more below and apply! Applications close Sunday 15th December 2024.
Graduate Programme
Our two-year graduate programme will allow participants to experience different projects and develop their skills and interests. Time is allocated for developing technical skills, to innovate, build leadership capability, and develop key soft-skills.
We are committed to providing you with a comprehensive support system that includes a dedicated mentor, buddy, project lead, line manager, and our Early Careers team. At the start of the programme, participants will have an induction followed by structured training to prepare them for customer projects.
For more information contact: earlycareers@uk.ngc.com
Graduate Project Manager
Work with customers to create software centric capabilities that allow them to execute their mission with success.
Graduate Validation and Verification Engineer
We are seeking talented Engineers to design and develop Platform Management Systems (PMS) for the UK’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.
Graduate Software Engineer
Work on critical technology that that supports UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems.
Graduate Control Systems Engineer
As a key member of the controls software engineering team, this role will deliver artefacts whilst working to a full software development lifecycle.
Internship Programme
The 12-month Internship Programme is an opportunity to gain business exposure and apply real-world skills that support the delivery of key Defence projects. Interns benefit from on-the-job learning and specialist training to develop technical, leadership and soft skills.
Software Engineer
Play an integral role in projects that span cyber innovation, cutting-edge research and development, big data analytics and systems architecture.
Project Manager
Be part of an established project management team to create software centric capabilities that allow them to execute their mission with success.
Meet Our Grads and Students
Meet James, Computer and Cybersecurity Intern
"Northrop Grumman offers a number of opportunities and they are willing to invest in your career journey."
Meet Benjamin, Graduate Software Engineer
"A great chance to expand your contacts within industry, expand on the interests you have and enjoy the uniqueness that the Graduate Programme provides."
Meet Martin, Cyber and Computing Security Graduate
"If you want to solve issues, work with a fabulous team and have the opportunity to learn new skills every day, come and join, you won’t regret it!"
Meet Gareth, Cyber Research Intern
"After the internship, I am returning to university for my final year after which I will be joining the Northrop Grumman graduate scheme."
Meet Nintsemon, Graduate Systems Engineer
I chose to apply to Northrop Grumman because of the amount of diversity in the company.
Meet Satoshi, Graduate Software Engineer
"This is a company with a rich history that continues to lead in technological innovation and impacts people's lives globally."
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe that creating a team and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability. Our goal is to continually support and nurture the large number of Northrop Grumman employees whose backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives are as diverse at the global communities in which we reside.
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Ethics and Business Conduct
Doing what is right because it is the right thing to do is the foundation of Northrop Grumman’s business culture. The reputation that our Company has earned for high legal and ethical standards is one of our greatest business assets. Our goal has never been solely to comply with the law, but to abide by the highest principles of integrity and concern for others.
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