Platform Integration Engineer
Platform Integration Engineer
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Job Description
Date Posted:
Country:
United KingdomLocation:
GBR01:Harlow Essex Kao One Kao Park Harlow CM17 9NAPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedPlatform Integration Engineer
Function
Engineering
Location
Harlow
Hybrid ad hoc UK travel
SC Required
SC
Duration
Permanent
Hours
Fulltime 37 hrs
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer we are dedicated to fuelling innovation nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment abundant opportunities for professional development and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together we are not just advancing technology; were building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
About the role:
The Weapons area supports the development production and integration activities for the Paveway IV Weapon System along with special integration development projects. The Engineering Team also undertakes various development studies and investigation activities involving weapon performance and platform interfacing.
The successful candidate will be required to support the integration of Paveway IV on to F35 Lightning II Protector MQ-9B and Typhoon FGR4 with a focus on the avionic integration trials support and certification activities.
Skills and Experience
Requirements
- Relevant Engineering undergraduate degree
- A proven problem solver with strong technical and analytical ability
- Able to converse with the customer on a technical and programme level
- Excellent communicator both written and verbally
- Experience of analysing and reporting on technical data
- Able to operate autonomously while offsite
- Willing and able to travel abroad (& throughout UK) in support of trials events
- Experience of planning estimating & defining engineering tasks
- Ability to take ownership of the engineering scope within the programme and drive the necessary tasks to ultimately ensure Raytheon meets the technical requirements called out in the programme contract
Desirable
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering undergraduate degree
- Experience of aircraft integration programmes guided weapon systems or Mil-STD-1553 data bus
- Background knowledge of GPS receiver operation
- Experience Mil-STD-1760 weapon systems.
- Management of requirements and verification using DOORS
- Experience in the certification of weapons or aircraft avionic subsystems
- Eligible for or Holder of current SC security clearance
Responsibilities
- The Platform Integration Engineer will report to the Head of Platform Integration and will support the respective Lead Integration Engineers for each aircraft platform to deliver successful outcomes of the respective programme.
- The role will include communicating complex technical principles and analysis results in a concise and plain manner direct with customers UK MoD and various subcontractors. During trials the Integration Engineer will be expected to apply engineering knowledge and problem solving during a time-sensitive rig ground and flight trials environment. Post trials they will lead the provision of detailed trials analysis and reporting.
- This role will involve generation review and delivery of technical documentation in support of certification activities and providing technical support to the customer to optimise the integrated weapon solution.
- The successful applicant will be required to support off-site meetings and trials (in the USA and in the UK) and assist the Lead Integration Engineers in the status reporting (including financial) of the integration programme.
Benefits and Work Culture
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- 25 days holiday statutory public holidays plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
- 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension.
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes including Health Cashplan Dental and Cycle to Work amongst others.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity & shared parental leave.
- Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
- Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
Work Culture
- 37hr working week although hours may vary depending on role job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
- Early 1.30pm finish Friday start your weekend early!
- Remote hybrid and site based working opportunities dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
- A grownup flexible working culture that is output not time spent at desk focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
- Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington Virginia USA but with over 180000 employees globally across every continent RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35000 jobs across 13 UK sites RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over 2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4000 suppliers across England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. Were investing in all corners of the country supporting 29040 jobs in England 3040 in Northern Ireland 1900 in Scotland and 1600 in Wales.
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