Senior Hardware Engineer

Raytheon Systems; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join their innovative Power business. This dynamic role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge power products while collaborating with a skilled team. The successful candidate will tackle complex technical challenges, engage with key stakeholders, and contribute to the development of a world-class product portfolio. With a strong emphasis on career development and a flexible hybrid working model, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a rewarding environment. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to innovate, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline required.
• Experience in Power Electronics/Design to cost & schedule is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic products within a multi-disciplined team.
• Solve complex technical problems and document product verification.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics tool suite

Xilinx Vivado

Matlab

LT Spice

Job description

Date Posted:
2025-02-06
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY
Position Role Type:
Unspecified

Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer (Power)
Location(s): Glenrothes/Livingston - Hybrid Options Available

Summary of Role

Raytheon UK is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Senior Hardware Engineer to work within Raytheon's Power business. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, this is a creative and stimulating role offering excellent development opportunities and the chance to work alongside our highly skilled technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to develop and maintain our world class power product portfolio and technical roadmap. This is a complex and challenging role that will be highly rewarding, with extensive communication and interfacing requirements with key stakeholders, demanding excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of energy and stamina.

Main Duties

1. Working effectively within a multi-disciplined design team, adhering to company policies & procedures
2. Analogue & Power Electronic product design
3. Solving complex technical problems on new and existing products from our portfolio
4. Electronic Schematic capture layout & simulation
5. Design, commissioning, circuit debug and fault diagnosis through the project lifecycle
6. Ability to design to cost targets
7. Awareness and application of DFM&T (Design for Manufacture & Test)
8. Document Verification and Qualification of products to industry and customer standards
9. Configuration of product designs and their controlled change.
10. Prepare technical document & reports
11. Support internal & customer discussions, leading in your area of expertise.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

1. Degree in Electronical Engineering or a related discipline
2. Prior exposure and experience within Power Electronics/Design to cost & schedule
3. Good and demonstrable problem-solving skills with practical laboratory test, circuit & test measurement experience
4. Innovative thinker with self-motivation
5. Good communicator able to engage technically within the company and to customers
6. Eligible or current holder of SC security clearance

Desirable

1. Experience with interfacing to RF circuitry and high-speed D/A/A/D conversion
2. Experience with both RF and Power development
3. Experience with programmable devices
4. Experience in design of Switch Mode Power supplies, designs of Invertor and PFC design of full bridge, flyback, forward topologies or exposure to others
5. Experience using the Mentor Graphics tool suite; xDX Designer, Constraints Editor, HyperLynx tools such as Signal Integrity & Power Analyser, System Vision simulation or equivalents would be advantageous.
6. Knowledge of Firmware development, design and test using suitable toolsets (i.e. Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim). Proven analytical skills in circuit simulation (Matlab, LT Spice)
7. Awareness and application of DFM&T (Design for Manufacture & Test)
8. Experience of recognised standards MIL Std, IPS etc
9. Experience in component selection & derating analysis
10. Practical workshop skills including soldering

About Raytheon
With facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester, and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK 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 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

1. 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
2. Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
3. 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
4. Flexible Benefits scheme.
5. Discretionary Bonus scheme.
6. Enhanced family friendly policies.
7. 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'*

* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

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