Training Solution Architect

Raytheon UK; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37h week with early finish Fridays

25 days holiday + public holidays + up

Company pension 10.5%

Annual discretionary bonus

Life Assurance 6x salary

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Training Solution Architect to join our team. You will provide specialist expertise in submarine systems to support development, integration, installation and commissioning of the UK MOD's ITS.

Working within the Training Coherence Team, you will coordinate integration of courseware, training devices and media across stakeholders, including suppliers and MOD end users, with travel as needed and eligibility for BPSS/SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in the operation of and training of complex submarine systems.
• Experience implementing integration projects.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Defence training systems.
• Problem analysis and resolution in a secure environment.
• Experience working across all security classifications and delivery of solutions delivered through the Secure by Design principles.
• Ability to quickly form effective working relationships with all stakeholders required.
• Configuration management processes and systems.
• Possess, or be capable of obtaining, Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identification of issues that will impact on the delivery of training systems into the training environment. Developing the solutions required to eliminate or minimise the potential impact of those issues.
• Liaise with range of functional specialists to identify training system element requirements that will need integrating on site.
• Develop effective working relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration of the course elements, devices and courseware from early within the development life cycle through delivery to finally installation and commissioning.
• Act as the project’s subject matter expert and point of contact on the installation and commissioning and hand over of the devices to support project delivery requirements.
• Ensure successful Hand Over through in depth understanding of the acceptance criteria and delivery of all required artefacts including but not limited to Transition to Service Plans, Operation Manuals, Training Guides etc.
• Work closely with the Information Assurance and Safety & Environmental Engineering Leads to ensure that all requirements of the devices, both current and future, are met.
• Work closely with Courseware and Media Developers to ensure that all external requirements of the courseware development team, both current and future, are met.
• Work closely with Security representatives (physical and electronic) to ensure compliance with existing regulations on handling and storage of protected materials.
• Provide regular reporting against developed metrics to ensure confidence in the integration activities and successful hand over to the customer and end-users

Skills

Submarine systems training

Integration projects

Defence training systems

Problem solving in secure env

Security classifications

Stakeholder management

Configuration management

Security clearance

Analytical skills

SCIDA (Desirable)

Jira

Confluence

TOGAF (Desirable)

Training devices (Desirable)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-25

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Winnersh, Wokingham

Position Role Type

Hybrid

Raytheon UK has an excellent opportunity for a Training Solution Architect to join our team.

As a Training Solution Architect (TSA), you will provide specialist expertise in submarine systems to support the development, integration, installation, and commissioning of the UK MOD's Integrated Training Solution (ITS).

Working within the Training Coherence Team, you will ensure the seamless integration of new courseware and training devices with existing training media, creating a coherent individual training pipeline. Collaborating with the Engineering Integration Manager, you will support the delivery and alignment of courseware, media, and training systems.

The role involves coordinating the integration of complex hardware, software, and courseware solutions across multiple stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and MOD end users. This will be achieved through the development and execution of integration strategies and plans, effective risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and the successful transition of training capabilities to realise operational and business benefits.

Primarily home-based but must be prepared to travel to support internal and customer meetings and duties.

You must either currently hold or be eligible and willing to gain BPSS and SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identification of issues that will impact on the delivery of training systems into the training environment. Developing the solutions required to eliminate or minimise the potential impact of those issues.
• Liaise with range of functional specialists to identify training system element requirements that will need integrating on site.
• Develop effective working relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration of the course elements, devices and courseware from early within the development life cycle through delivery to finally installation and commissioning.
• Act as the project’s subject matter expert and point of contact on the installation and commissioning and hand over of the devices to support project delivery requirements.
• Ensure successful Hand Over through in depth understanding of the acceptance criteria and delivery of all required artefacts including but not limited to Transition to Service Plans, Operation Manuals, Training Guides etc.
• Work closely with the Information Assurance and Safety & Environmental Engineering Leads to ensure that all requirements of the devices, both current and future, are met.
• Work closely with Courseware and Media Developers to ensure that all external requirements of the courseware development team, both current and future, are met.
• Work closely with Security representatives (physical and electronic) to ensure compliance with existing regulations on handling and storage of protected materials.
• Provide regular reporting against developed metrics to ensure confidence in the integration activities and successful hand over to the customer and end-users

Required Skills & Experience

• Recent experience in the operation of and training of complex submarine systems.
• Experience implementing integration projects.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Defence training systems
• Problem analysis and resolution in a secure environment.
• Experience working across all security classifications and delivery of solutions delivered through the Secure by Design principles.
• Ability to quickly form effective working relationships with all stakeholders required.
• Configuration management processes and systems.
• Possess, or be capable of obtaining, Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Managing projects, tasks and deliverables with protective markings or other special handling restrictions.
• Knowledge of or experience with Site Co-ordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA)
• Experience with Atlassian suite, working with Jira and Confluence.
• Awareness of NAFv4 and/or TOGAF.
• Experience of training devices.

Benefits And Work Culture

• 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
• 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution
• Annual 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

Raytheon UK

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