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Location: Harlow (Hybrid - 2/3 days a week in office)

The Weapons area primarily supports the design, development, production, and integration activities associated with the Paveway IV Weapon Systems.

As a result of new contracts, the engineering team is looking for a motivated Mechanical Systems Engineer with a background in mechanical design, simulation, and test.

The role will be based at Raytheon’s Harlow facility and the successful applicant will report directly to the Project Engineering Lead. The successful candidate will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of the growing Defence Business in Raytheon UK, delivering engineering expertise across a wide range of projects to both military and civil customers worldwide.

Main Duties:

• Produce mechanical designs to support product development, including 3D CAD models and drawings
• Evaluate the structural behaviour of complex assemblies including stress, vibration, structural integrity, and thermal analysis.
• Undertake assessments using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS)
• Support the design development of complex systems through model validation activities
• Deliver mechanical/environmental test plans to support product qualification
• Effectively communicate designs through presentations, technical reports, and progress meetings with stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology
• Demonstrable experience in mechanical design for complex structures, including electronics
• Able to apply design for manufacture principles to a range of manufacturing methods
• Working knowledge of statics, dynamics, and thermal evaluation of aerospace components to evaluate designs
•  Eligible or holder of current SC security clearance

Desirable:

• Commercial experience in a mechanical design role
• Experience in the design of electronic PCBs, including board layouts and connector positions
• Experience in environmental testing and qualification activities for defence materiel 
• Weapon Systems domain knowledge and/or experience in a similar field

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are invaluable assets that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do.

In embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Raytheon UK strengthens its ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are proud to create a workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the advancement of technology, security, and a better future for all. Our aim is for our employees to produce the best work of their lives so together we build a stronger, more inclusive future.

RTX 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.

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