Systems Engineer

Recruiter
Raytheon UK
Location
Harlow
Salary
GBP20,000 - GBP29,999, GBP30,000 - GBP39,999, GBP40,000 - GBP49,999, GBP50,000 - GBP59
Posted
22 Feb 2018
Closes
23 Feb 2018
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Role: Systems Engineer
Location: Harlow
Req ID: 110303BR

Summary of Role:

The Weapons area primarily supports the design, development, production and integration activities associated with the Paveway??? IV Weapon System. The Engineering Team also undertakes numerous development studies and investigation activities involving weapon performance and platform interfacing.
There is an opportunity for someone to join the Weapons team as a Senior Systems Engineer supporting the business across a range of programmes.
This role is ideally suited to an engineer with some experience of weapon systems, in particular within a service support role.
The role will be based at Raytheon's Harlow facility and the successful applicant will report directly to the Systems Lead. The successful candidate will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of the growing Defence Business in Raytheon UK, delivering engineering expertise across a wide range of projects to both military and civil customers worldwide.
Main Duties:
The successful applicant will support the Weapons Team across various programmes which will include the following main duties:

. Act as engineering lead providing support to the Programme Manager for the day to day in service support to the Paveway family including:
. Technical queries
. Fault investigations
. Liaising with internal SMEs to ensure that work packages are executed in line with programme qualification and technical requirements

. Provide engineering support to tasking including:
. Support to trials and testing
. Weapon assembly / dis-assembly, on completion of the appropriate training
. Giving advice on spares and repairs
. Maintenance and update of technical publications
. Support tasking associated with ISS and Paveway integration
. Support tasking associated with ISS for other Raytheon weapon systems
. Provide support to the Weapons Repair and Maintenance facility

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:

. Proven experience in the handling of weapon systems
. Ability to converse with Suppliers / Customers on a technical level
. Willing and able to travel throughout UK and internationally
. Experience of analysing and reporting on technical data and authoring technical reports
. Knowledge of the specifications pertaining to the use of weapon systems in service
. Knowledge of MoD Operating processes / procedures
. Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills
. Experience in the development of pricing estimates for future opportunities
. Eligible or holder of current SC security clearance
. UK national without dual nationality

Desirable:

. Degree in a STEM subject
. Knowledge of ITAR and associated licensing
. Weapon Systems domain knowledge and/or experience
. Experience with conducting trials at external Test facilities
. Experience of planning, estimating and defining engineering tasks

About Raytheon:
Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, National & Cyber security and commercial markets.
Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software solutions at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Manchester Waddington and Broughton.
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cyber security solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Diversity:
Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.
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Business Unit Profile
Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, National & Cyber security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software solutions at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Manchester Waddington and Broughton.

Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts

Relocation Eligible
No

Clearance Type
SC

Expertise
Cyber Jobs
Systems Engineering

Type Of Job
Full Time

Work Location
United Kingdom - Harlow

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