Principal Systems Engineer - CONTRACT
Broughton
Summary of Role:
To undertake a leading role within the Aircraft Systems Design Team supporting the design, build and certification of aircraft projects within Raytheon Airborne ISR.
The Design Team includes providing technical solutions and developing modifications to customer owned aircraft, both military and civil. This includes the introduction of new aircraft avionic or mission systems, electrical power generation and distribution as well as RF equipment.
Main Duties:
Customer liaison to develop customer concepts and documentation of requirements.
Supporting the Engineering Manager and Business Development personnel in the preparation design reviews.
Developing design solutions to meet new customer requirements.
Liaison with Original Equipment Manufacturers and other suppliers to specify and gather detailed understanding and suitable documentation to facilitate detailed installation/ integration design of 3rd party equipment and/or sensor systems.
Initial system design and subsequent liaison with the detail design team to develop the final solution in a timely manner.
Liaison with the Production Organisation to solve problems arising in installation.
Production of test documentation and other analyses/ reports.
Liaison with test/ production engineers to complete test regime as required.
Production of modification control documentation and subsequent certification of the resulting modification with CAA, EASA, MAA or other certification requirements.
Liaison with Certification Authorities.
Production of aircraft Technical Publications Supplements.
Presenting information at both internal and external design reviews.
Leading teams of Systems Engineers within the Aircraft Systems Design Team.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Degree or equivalent in Aerospace or electrical engineering, avionic engineering, physics or similar.
Experience in the design, integration and certification of aircraft avionic and electronic systems at a senior level in either a civil or military environment.
Wide knowledge of current avionic sensors and systems.
Thorough understanding and experience of the Systems Engineering life cycle and the ability to lead teams through the Systems Engineering process.
Experience of working within a multi-discipline engineering team within the aerospace industry.
Experience in leading engineering teams.
Experience in developing technical specifications on and technically managing sub-contractors for a/c modifications and/or packages of work.
Desirable:
Experience of customer facing environments.
Experience in the support of production organisations from within a design organisation.
Knowledge of civil and military modification and certification processes
Experience in a position of authority (team leader/ deputy) within a design organisation.
Knowledge of EASA/ FAA certification requirements.
Knowledge of current military certification requirements.
Eligible for or Holder of current SC security clearance (RSL will sponsor as required).
For further details on Raytheon AISR visit - https://www.raytheon.com/uk/capabilities/raytheon-in-the-uk/airborneisr
About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, 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. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.
As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,
Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant ‘Gold Award’ Employee Recognition.
Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers.
Raytheon Application Process
To apply visit the link to the website http://jobs.raytheon.com/united-kingdom/search/
and search for Req ID: 160700BR. Please complete the on-line instructions to create a profile and upload CV.
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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
