Lead Data Engineer
Northrop Grumman · Manchester, United Kingdom
About this role
Northrop Grumman is hiring a senior-level Data Engineer based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The posting calls out experience with Python, SQL, AWS, Kubernetes.
- Role
- Data Engineer
- Function
- data engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
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Job description
from Northrop Grumman careersUK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
What’s your possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are 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 mind‑set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within our communities.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the data‑driven infrastructure that powers our services. You’ll work across exciting, complex and meaningful projects in a unique mission space, helping to deliver solutions that have real‑world impact.
You will also bring strong leadership, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to support customer requirements and programme goals.
“My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together.”
– Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK
What You’ll Do