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This role is ideally suited to an engineer with experience in the defence industry, ideally within training development.\nAs Systems Engineer, you will have to be sufficiently flexible to perform in different contexts. Some tasking may be primarily internal, working within a matrix team to develop procurement strategies and to mature requirements for training devices which they will then assist in taking through a procurement cycle. Other tasking may be centred on managing, for Raytheon, the activities of a sub-contractor undertaking detailed design and build of a training device.\nYou must be eligible and willing to gain BPSS and SC clearance.\nResponsibilities\nWorking with the Solution Architect to define work packages and technical requirements. \nIndividually contribute to the execution and delivery of key work packages. \nUndertaking activities associated with product specification and qualification. \nCollaborate with cross functional teams to assist in the procurement and implementation of advanced training devices; the wider team includes specialists in requirements, test and acceptance, system architecture and supportability. \nContributes to problem resolution at a team level. \nContributes to and helps improve planned system operation. \nCreate and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes and procedures \nBe ‘Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement’. \nAny other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. \nRequired experienc e\nA relevant degree or equivalent training. \nStrong experience in systems engineering, ideally on all elements of the V-model. \nExperience with systems engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. \nExperience writing scopes of work and acceptance criteria. \nKnowledge of the development of Systems of Systems. \nAbility to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to solve problems. \nHands-on experience with configuration management tools \nHas, or is able to obtain, security clearance. \nAbility to travel up to 25% of the time. \nValid driving licence.\nDesirable experience\nExperience with Atlassian suite, working with Jira and Confluence \nExperience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model. \nAwareness of NAFv4 and/or TOGAF. \nExperience of training devices. \nBenefits and Work Culture\n37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!\n25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering\n10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution\nAnnual company bonus scheme (discretionary)\nPrivate Medical Insurance (dependent on grade)\n6 times salary Life Assurance with pension\nFlexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others\nEnhanced sick pay\nEnhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave\nRaytheon UK\nWe take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.\nJoining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.\nRTX \nRaytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.\nSupporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.\n#LI-AS3\nRTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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