Senior Firmware / Digital Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Job Title: Senior Firmware / Digital Engineer
Req ID: 132012BR
Locations: Harlow, Glenrothes


Summary of Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Engineering or STEM graduate to work in a new role within the Engineering function. Working for the engineering core function you will be an important member of the Special Response team that can be deployed across any of the business areas. This is a newly formed team that will operate in a dynamic ever changing landscape and provide a challenging yet rewarding experience for the right individual. This role will require an adaptable approach and developing the skills needed to meet a diverse range of engineering and technical environments.


Main Duties

The role will involve working on programmes with urgent demands, for example:

• Design, development and test of products and services
• Supporting bids and proposals
• Supporting improvement initiatives within the function

With sites around the country, travel will be an essential requirement. However, just as important will be the ability to work effectively from your home site with excellent communication and collaboration skills.


Candidate Requirements

Essential

• A good understanding of control solutions, including FPGA development and debugging
• Experience of modelling & simulation tools and techniques
• A solid appreciation of rapid controller development
• An ability to design and fault find circuits (both analogue and digital)
• A quick learner that can swiftly analyse technically and positively contribute to Engineering deliverables
• A hands-on and positive approach to problem solving, with a can-do attitude
• Adaptable and willing to learn new technical skills that potentially cut across discipline boundaries
• Able to work collaboratively with different team environments, but also work in isolation for periods of time with positive outcomes
• Can work to tight deadlines and focuses on meeting commitments
• Degree level or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to obtain MoD SC or DV security clearance
• Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work both individually and in a team
• To perform under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of planning and estimating in design engineering environments
• Experience of modelling tools such as Matlab, LTSpice, Orcad
• Experience of FPGA platforms such as Xilinx, Altera
• Experience of working in a cross-discipline team (mechanical, electronics and software) environments

About Raytheon

Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, National & Cyber security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software solutions at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Manchester Waddington and Broughton.

Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I^TM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. 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 + statutory 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, Paternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37 hour working week with an early finish Friday. Flexible working arrangements may be considered depending on the role and subject to line manager approval.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow and Glenrothes sites with free snacks and drinks (hot and cold) available at others

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), D&I council and Reservist Network which all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate in.
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