Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Systems EngineerReq ID: 177297BRLocation(s): HarlowThe Weapons team primarily supports the design, development, production and integration activities associated with the Paveway IV Weapon System. The Engineering Team also undertakes numerousdevelopment studies and investigation activities involving weapon performance and platform interfacing.There is an opportunity for someone to join the Weapons team and contribute to its development and growth. This role is ideally suited to an engineer withexperience in the defence industry, ideally with air launched weapon systems.The role will be based at Raytheons Harlow facility and the successful applicant will report directly to the Modelling and Simulation Lead within the Advanced Weapons team. The successfulcandidate 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:Thesuccessful applicant will support the Advanced Weapons Team across various Future Systems programmes and will involve the following main duties: Working with the M&S Lead to define work packages and technical requirements Individually contribute to the executionand delivery of key work packages Undertaking activities associated with product development and qualification Work with the Advanced Weapons team to assist in the implementation of the advanced weapons development strategyCandidate RequirementsEssential:Demonstrable experience of the implementation of weapon system modelling and simulation Experience in the use of Matlab and Simulink Experience in the use of Simulink for code generation and for targeting real-time machines Knowledge of the developmentof bespoke weapon performance models Experience of development using of model based systems engineering techniquesDesirable: Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics techniques Familiarity with finite element analysis software Awareness of hydrocode modellingtechniquesAbout Raytheon UKWith 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 thecountry 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 across itscore mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space businessAbout Raytheon TechnologiesRaytheon Technologies Corporationis 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, avionicsand 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.Raytheon Career Development:Raytheon has a wealth of resourcesavailable to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.Standard Benefits: 25 days holiday + statutorypublic holidays Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary Life Assurance Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes. Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhancedMaternity & Shared Parental leave. 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements). Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role)so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities. Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).Diversity:Diversityis 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 experienceswhich 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 Womens Network, RayBAME, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheonemployees 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 UKhas 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 ProcessTo applyvisit the Raytheon Technologies Global website https://jobs.rtx.com and search by location or Req ID: 177297BR.177297 Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.