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Software Profession Lead

Employer
Raytheon UK
Location
United Kingdom-Harlow
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
10 Dec 2022

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Sector
Defence , Engineering, IT
Job Role
Software Developer
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Software Profession Lead UK - Hybrid Model offered
Summary of Role: As a leading international defence organisation we have a unique opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Engineering Performance Excellence Team to support the growth of Software Engineering capacity and capability within our organisation. The Performance Excellence Team provide support and drive improvement initiatives to the engineering execution teams across Raytheon Systems Limited. Raytheon is extending and improving its capabilities within the Software profession. We wish to recruit an enthusiastic Software Engineer to fully understand the strategic direction and then identify improvement opportunities, ensuring short and long-term needs are identified and executed across all areas. This includes improving the capability within the Software Engineering community's skills and knowledge, processes and procedures and development tools / environments. The role also provides governance for the function in reviewing basis of estimates, supporting engineering programme reviews and recruitment and selection in a Software Engineering context. With no line management responsibilities, this is the ideal role for a hands-on Software Engineer who has a passion to utilise their experience in shaping and influencing the short-term and strategic direction of the Software Engineering profession within Engineering. The role is a hybrid role with the need for some travel primarily within the UK, and potentially some international travel to US. Main Duties:
  • Report to the Head of Engineering Performance Excellence.
  • Develop and articulate a good understanding of the short- and long-term Software Engineering capabilities across the Business are, providing recommendations on how to address gaps from current state, e.g. Training and Partnerships.
  • Provide significant input to the assignment and re-deployment of Software Engineering resources (internal and external) to current and future programs, including supporting the recruitment and selection.
  • Governance of all Software Engineering processes and tools ensuring best practices are adopted. Building a strong Software Engineering community, with a continuous improvement, affordability and sustainability ethos.
  • Develop meaningful KPI measures that both justify the role and ongoing progress.
  • Responsible and accountable for various governance areas such as : Engineering Programme Reviews related to the profession, perform independent review of Basis of Estimates and sign-off at Bid Phase and chairing significant Gate and Design reviews.
  • Manage reach back into the US (corporate and businesses) to make best use of all assets for the Raytheon UK business, and benchmarking with other market leading enterprises.
  • Play an active role in growing the capability of engineering within Raytheon UK, leading change where appropriate.
Candidate Requirements: Skills and Experience
  • Hands-on leadership for the execution of engineering development projects/programmes across the development lifecycle.
  • Working knowledge of a wide range of software areas of operation such as Enterprise, Cyber and Embedded, COTS Integration & Test Development
  • Knowledge of various programming languages, e.g. Java, MS Visual Studio, .NET, C++, PLM, C, Matlab / Simulink, Visual Basic
  • Modelling notations (UML / Star UML) and Tools (Enterprise Architect, Subversion / GIT, AllChange, Automated Test Tools)
  • Software development standards: Mil Std 498, DO-178, CMMI, IEC61508
  • Working knowledge of Waterfall and Agile Methods / Tools
  • Developing long-lasting cross-functional relationships, including Business Development, Programme Management, HR, IT and Finance to achieve results for the main duties above.
  • Demonstrable skills in communicating at multiple levels within an organisation, and able to influence and negotiate at each level.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills to achieve the measures and targets
Behaviours
  • An energetic, positive outlook with a "can do" attitude, but able to say no.
  • Decisive person who bases their decision on sound reasoning & data.
  • Resilient and persistent with an ability to positively influence at all levels
  • Ability to multi-task on several assignments and complete all to a high standard
  • Ability to listen, understand issues and work collaboratively
Willing and able to obtain SC (preferably DV) level MoD Security clearance. About Raytheon UK

With 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 the country 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 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. 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, 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.

Standard Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday + statutory public 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 & 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)
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.

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. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, 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 Raytheon employees 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 UK has 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.

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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