Responsible for the design, manufacture, verification and validation, along with through life technical support of board level, sub-system and system level test equipment.
Main duties
- Design of functional test equipment
- To take responsibility for the design and overall quality of the equipment.
- Documentation of design specifications and implementation details. Take part in design reviews. Upholding of design standards and methodologies.
- Realisation of complex system requirements to provide robust and reliable test hardware solutions.
- Responsibility for the complete implementation of detailed technical items and an understanding/appreciation of system level items.
- Collaboration with other team members (including both hardware and software engineers) to agree system designs, interfaces and protocols etc.
- Development of appropriate test hardware and procedures, both informal and formal, to prove the correct operation of hardware.
- Provide support to manufacturing answering product queries & resolving technical issues.
- Provide support for the hardware and manage obsolescence throughout its lifecycle.
- Monitoring and reporting of progress of development to immediate supervisor and development team.
- Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company polices, processes and practices.
- Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
- Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management
- Application of IPDS Processes
- Contribute to engineering specific risks and opportunities.
- Support Project Gate/Design reviews
- Contribute to section/business area resource planning
- Ability to identify and engage the appropriate SME's to support the Test Development Engineering activities.
- Provide engineering interface to external customers/suppliers.
Candidate requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering (already achieved or to be completed by 1 September 2025)
- The successful candidate will be required to complete the Baseline Security Clearance application. Please visit the government website for further information: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
- Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
- Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
- A passion for succeeding in a fast-paced, technology industry
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
- A full CV, including your university and pre-university grades (GCSE/National 5/Highers/Advanced Highers/A Levels/College Course, etc.), and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role at Raytheon UK
About the Graduate Development Programme (GDP)
At Raytheon UK, we’re excited to work with and support talented individuals during their careers through our Graduate Development Programme (GDP). This structured 2-year programme blends on-the-job experience with comprehensive training, ensuring that graduates are supported in their transition from university to a thriving professional career.
Our GDP is not just about skills development — it’s about building connections, leadership capabilities, and career growth. Throughout the programme, you’ll have access to the following:
- Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and career development support
- Business Skills: Gain hands-on experience in project management, supply chain, strategy, and more, working on real-world business challenges
- Raytheon UK actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which includes RTX ADAPT, RTX WISE, RTX VETS, RTX NXTGEN, RTX MCN and RTX Pride.
- Join our award-winning STEM team at UK wide events from Airshows to careers talks.
- Community Impact: Join the 'Million Makers' challenge to support the King’s Trust (formerly the Prince’s Trust) in fundraising for social impact projects and also grow your business acumen, team working and networking skills.
- Microsoft Training: Improving skills in Excel and PowerPoint
- Opportunities to complete professional qualifications relevant to the role and career development (e.g. Charterships for Engineers)
- Pay Reviews: Biannual pay reviews in your first two years to ensure your career growth is matched with competitive compensation
- Grow your network through attending a range of exciting Early Careers & STEM events
What our graduates say
“Being on the GDP was a fantastic opportunity to learn about your own style and personality traits and how you can better adapt your approach to situations and people in the workplace. It also provided a great network across the functions and the sites that I have been able to reach out to for support during my time at Raytheon UK.”
“Joining as a Graduate Electronics Engineer at Raytheon has allowed me to have an interesting and rewarding experience when delving into the working world of engineering. This has given me an excellent start in understanding engineering processes and principles and provided plenty of challenges and learning opportunities to continue to grow and develop as a new engineer.”
“Not only this but the GDP aspect has provided a great opportunity to learn and develop soft skills. Participating in the various workshops on offer as part of the scheme has provided me with the opportunity to improve my communication, presentation, and leadership abilities and maximise my output.”