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 and contribute to its development and growth. This role is ideally suited to a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a keen interest in weapon systems, and with a background in mechanical design.

The role will be based at Raytheon’s Harlow facility (with hybrid working from home) and the successful applicant will report directly to the Senior Programme Engineering Manager. 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 (both internally and Customer funded) and will involve the following main duties:
• Evaluation of structural behaviour of complex assemblies including vibration, structural integrity and strength of design
• Design of mechanical interfaces and enclosures

• Creation of CAD geometry to support sub system development, analysis and final assembly concepts

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
• Experience in the use of finite element analysis software for structural analysis

• Strong CAD skills and parametric modelling experience, ideally in CREO

• Knowledge and experience of design for manufacture and design for assembly

• Experience in preparing 3D geometry for CAE toolsets and calculation of mass properties

• Degree in a STEM subject and possess a good grounding in CAD and mechanical engineering
• Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to converse with the Suppliers / Customers on a technical level
• Capable of analysing and reporting on technical data
• Eligible or holder of current SC security clearance

Desirable:
• Experience in the use of computation fluid dynamics software

• Knowledge of the use of engineering toolsets for thermal analysis

• Familiarity with the application of systems engineering approach across the design and development life cycle

• Knowledge of ITAR and associated licensing

• Weapon Systems domain knowledge and/or experience in a similar field

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 and Broughton.

Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 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.
 

Raytheon Career Development

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available 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 + statutory holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme’s
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37 hour working week with an early finish Friday. Flexible working arrangements may be considered depending on the role and subject to line manager approval.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow and Glenrothes sites with free snacks and drinks (hot and cold) available at others