Job Title: Senior Test Development Engineer
Req ID: 163378BR
Location: Glenrothes

Summary of Role
The Senior Test Development Engineer will be responsible for the design, manufacture, verification and validation along with through life technical support of board level, sub-system and system level test equipment for military products within Raytheon UK. The ideal candidate will have in-depth hardware and applicable test related software design engineering experience and be capable of supplying engineering leadership and technical guidance within the test group to ensure robust and timely delivery of test equipment to support production manufacturing needs.

Main Duties
.To design, build and commission custom functional test equipment to support Raytheon UK's production manufacturing facility
•Contribute and lead technically within the engineering team developing Raytheon UK test equipment to meet the specified test requirements within scope, cost, and schedule
•Prepare and contribute to bids for power conversion products
•Provide technical guidance and direction to test equipment design teams as necessary
•To provide support to engineering management and customers in all aspects of test equipment design and manufacture
•Prepare design evidence and present design review data to engineering management and customers
•To use and develop tools and techniques to improve test equipment design processes
•Develop product test specifications in conjunction with customers
•Utilise Raytheon Six Sigma process improvement principles
•Execute development activities in accordance with Raytheon UK's Integrated Product Development processes

Candidate Requirements

Experience in some or all of the following
•Degree or equivalent in a scientific, engineering or other relevant subject
•Experience in the hardware design of test equipment such as:-
◦Actuator systems
◦GPS systems
◦Switched Mode PSUs from W to kW
◦High speed serial and parallel communication interfaces
◦RF test development
◦FPGA, DSP
◦Precision Analogue A/D & D/A convertors
◦Small signal analogue measurement techniques

•Experience in software design of test equipment using languages / tools, such as:-
◦LabView
◦Test Stand
◦LabView CVI
◦C#
•Use of PLCS and PIC Micro-controllers
•Experienced in Design Engineering and full product lifecycles
•Problem analysis and resolution
•Current holder of or eligibility to obtain MoD Secret (SC) level security clearance
•Experience within a project management environment - exposure to or an understanding of Earned Value reporting techniques would be of benefit
•Strong knowledge of electronics design and manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies and production platforms
•Ability to process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels
•Ability to be a team player who is willing to take ownership of problems and participate fully in team activities
•Ability to contribute to specific improvements in the Development of Production Programs' effectiveness, efficiency and optimisation
•Ability to understand and promote the use of Equipment / Machine SPC to identify potential issues and prevent them
•Understanding of the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
•Proven technical presentation skills

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core 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 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. It's 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.

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 (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.163378
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.