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Mechanical Engineering Graduate Leadership Development Programme

Employer
Raytheon UK
Location
United Kingdom, Broughton
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
22 Jan 2019

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Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Sector
Defence
Job Role
Software Developer
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Leadership Development Programme

Location: Broughton

Application: Submit a CV and cover letter (explaining why you have applied for the role, and to Raytheon UK) directly to our careers website. Attach the most recent university module transcript to your application.

Summary of Role:

The Graduate Mechanical
Systems Design
Engineer will be responsible for the development of system installations and modifications to air platforms in support of Raytheon UK's Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) business. The successful candidate will be part of the Mechanical Engineering team and report to the Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer.

The successful candidate will also be part of the growing Airborne ISR team that delivers aviation engineering expertise across a wide range of projects to both military and civil customers worldwide.

Main Duties:

The role offers an exciting challenge in supporting Raytheon UK's Airborne ISR programmes with responsibilities for:

  • Developing mechanical design solutions to meet new and existing Customer requirements.

  • Developing structural and mechanical design modifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

  • Supporting the verification of structural solutions.

  • Liaising with equipment and aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to identify and develop effective interfaces between system equipment and the airframe.

  • Supporting formal internal and external customer reviews.

  • Ensuring that engineering activities are conducted in accordance with Raytheon UK's site and Company policies.

Graduate Leadership Development Programme Training:
During the first 2 years, in addition to your main role, you'll be assigned various modules to support your career development. These range from business skills to team building activities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • 2:1 degree
    in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
  • Pre university qualifications equivalent to 120 UCAS points new system or 300 UCAS points old system
  • Ability to relocate to different UK sites and relocate during the role if required
.

  • Good academic background in relevant subjects.
  • Ability to travel to different UK sites.
  • A good understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles.
  • Ability to perform structural analysis of complex structures.
  • Able to communicate technical detail in verbal, written and presentational forms.
  • A logical problem solver who can operate effectively under stretching project constraints.
  • Able to manage and work within agreed timescales.
  • Able to use initiative to improve team process and performance.
Desirable:
  • Experience in Aircraft Mechanical Systems.
  • Understanding of aircraft certification basis.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows based software.
  • Flexibility to travel within UK and abroad to support meetings.
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 cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I TM 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:


  • £26,500 salary
  • £2,000 joining bonus
  • 25 days holiday + statutory holidays

  • Twice yearly salary review for the first 2 years
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced sick pay scheme

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.

121720
Relocation Eligible
No

Clearance Type
SC

Expertise
Systems Engineering

Type Of Job
Full Time

Work Location
United Kingdom - Broughton

Company

Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Waddington, Broughton and Manchester.

 

Raytheon UK has six key sites. Our manufacturing hub is in Glenrothes in Fife where we employ more than 560 people. The aircraft systems integration takes place in Broughton, North Wales. We manage the Sentinel programme from RAF Waddington where we provide training and a wide range of development work for the RAF. At Gloucester and Manchester, our new cyber business centres conduct specialist research and software development work for customers, and finally there’s our technology centre in Harlow.

 

With more than 1,600 employees situated across England, Scotland and Wales, Raytheon UK continues to invest in its infrastructure and people as well as growing its graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

 

Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.

Company info
Telephone
01895 816248
Location
Uxbridge
GB

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