Senior Software Engineer - Training Simulation

Location(s): Flexible Home based with business travel as required

Summary of Role:
Raytheon UK are a leading International Defence & Security prime and are looking for a Simulation Software Engineer to support their rapidly expanding portfolio of training services.

The Simulation Software Engineer will be accountable for the research, development and evaluation of simulation software that will be used within Raytheon UK's training solutions. You will be part of the technical team proposing, developing and delivering the latest training technologies to current and future customers. You will report to the Training Transformation Technical Lead and support the Raytheon UK Training Transformation Services (TTS) Business.

In this role you will be a key contributor in Raytheon's bids and proposals, and follow-on delivery of the winning training solutions. The role will require experience in applying leading edge simulation technologies, methods and tools within enterprise-wide training solutions in either Defence, Public or Private sector.

The role can be based at any of Raytheon's main sites or at home. Regardless of main base location the successful candidate will need to travel across the UK to Raytheon and customer sites.

Main Duties:

• Support the TTS Technical Lead in identifying and developing leading edge software simulation technologies, methods and tools that will enhance Raytheon's capabilities to secure future business within the training business.
• Propose innovative, optimised solutions as part of the technical response for customer proposals, including joint proposals with suppliers and partners.
• Application of simulation software to the training solution through all programme phases: initial concepts and demonstrations, bid and proposal, planning, execution and close.
• Key member of the bid and proposals team, supporting collaborative, lasting relationships with customers, suppliers, and Raytheon colleagues.
• Communicate proposals and software deliverables status, clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders (Raytheon, customer and suppliers / partners)
• Actively improve the capabilities and knowledge across the TTS business.

While this role sits within the engineering function, the key competencies and experience of the successful candidate are focussed on development on training

Essential:

• Broad understanding and experience of modelling and simulation concepts and technologies.
• Good understanding of the integration and interoperability of simulation software products.
• Successfully developed and implemented simulation software to large-scale training solutions in established and new environments using new and emerging technologies in one or more of the following: augmented-reality, virtual-reality, gaming, training evaluation, within Defence, Public and/or Private Sector.
• Experience in utilising latest software simulation technology, methods and tools in collective and individual training solutions developed within an industry-recognised methodology.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure required for large-scale training solutions.
• Collaborative individual who forges lasting relationships with internal cross-disciplined technical teams, customers and suppliers / partners.
• Provide optimal solutions based upon sound reasoning and judgment, balancing technical and business constraints.
• Good communication skills (written and oral) to articulate technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable:

• Experience within UK Defence, Public Sector or Private Sector
• Experience in planning and estimation within a training development environment
• Development experience using C++, Java or C#
• Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GIT)
• Member of a relevant Engineering / Computing / Training Professional Institution.
• Must be willing and eligible to hold SC security clearance and possibly obtain DV clearance if required.

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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
At Raytheon UK, we're committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women's Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.

We're also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM's Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a 'best place to work for LGBTQ Equality'.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.

If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.