Senior Product Test Development Engineer

Raytheon U.K.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon UK seeks a Senior Product Test Development Engineer for a full-time role in Harlow. You will design and support test equipment systems for cutting-edge technologies in defense and aerospace, collaborating with engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers opportunities for flexible working and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design.
• Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation.
• Proven experience in handover and management of designs in production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional test equipment for electronic systems.
• Lead and support hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.
• Provide lifecycle and production support.

Skills

Analogue and digital electronic circuit design

Technical design documentation

Hardware troubleshooting

System integration support

Education

Relevant engineering degree

BPSS clearance eligibility

Tools

Mentor Graphics schematic entry and PCB layout

NI LabView

C#

Job description

Raytheon UK is looking for a Senior Product Test Development Engineer to based at either Harlow, Glenrothes or Livingston on a permanent basis. This role is a full-time basis working 37-hours per week, you will spend your week working onsite for either a 4-day week compressed hours or 5-day week with an early finish Friday!

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for the design, manufacture, verification, validation, and lifecycle support of test equipment at board, sub-system, and system level. You’ll work on technologies that support Control Actuation Systems, Guidance Electronics, and cutting-edge GPS Anti-Jamming systems across land, sea, air—and space.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional test equipment for electronic systems
• Lead and support hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
• Provide lifecycle and production support, including issue resolution and obsolescence management
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop robust, scalable test solutions
• Lead design reviews and documentation to the highest standards
• Act as a mentor and technical leader for junior engineers

Required Experience

• Excellent knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design.
• Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation.
• Proven experience in handover and management of designs in production.
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Able to support/debug system integration
• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance

Desirable

• Significant test development experience in industry.
• Test software design experience.
• Use of Mentor Graphics schematic entry and PCB layout tools.
• Understanding of common test architectures PXI/d LXI
• Measurement Uncertainty and its application in test equipment design and validation
• Software Certification or detailed knowledge of: NI LabView, NI CVI, NI TestStand, C#
• Design of mix signal circuits
• High speed serial networks
• An appreciation of RF electronics
• Knowledge of power supply design

Why join Raytheon:

Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. At Raytheon UK, you will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether you're looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real-world impact, your future starts here.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on specific role.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.