Job Description

Date Posted: 2023-08-16

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBR10: Warminster, HFT, Warminster Training Centre, Imber Road, Warminster, BA12 0DJ

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Job Title: Systems Engineer Apprentice

Start Date: The role starts October / November 2023. Level 4 Network Engineer course starts November 2023

Apprentice Level & Course: Network Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 4) Wiltshire College. Course completed over 24 months starting in November / December 2023. All learning is completed at Warminster / remotely, no requirement to attend Wiltshire College. Full course details are available here:

Duration: Permanent role.

Location: Warminster (Onsite Full Time \xe2\x80\x93 studying may be possible remotely).

Travel: Occasional travel to Harlow, Melsonby and other UK-wide locations per business requirements. Opportunity for travel abroad to support military exercises per business requirement.

Summary of role:

Raytheon UK is looking for two enthusiastic individuals with the desire to learn to join our longstanding Command and Staff Trainer (CAST) Programme which sites within an exciting and growing area of our Training Transformation business.

As an Apprentice Systems Engineer, you will join a small team based in Warminster that sits within a larger team spread across the UK and abroad. You will work fulltime from the office with numerous opportunities to visit other UK and International sites to support the team and our military customers.

This is a challenging and highly rewarding role that will launch a career in engineering. We are a close-knit team, with a wide variety of different skills meaning you will be fully supported to obtain a Level 4 Network Engineer qualification and entry onto the register of IT technicians over the 24 months apprenticeship. This course requires 20% of the working week to be allocated for apprenticeship study/tasks for the duration of the Apprenticeship Programme. The course will require independent study including online learning, reading and assessments.

The Apprentice Role:

During the apprenticeship the successful candidates will:

• Develop knowledge, understanding and skills related to the principles and practices of systems engineering
• Develop communication, interpersonal skills and time management
• Use understanding and analysis to solve problems
• Gain an understanding of networks, IT systems, and Windows Server relevant to the role

The successful apprentices will report into the Warminster Site Manager with daily supervision provided from all members of our Warminster Engineering Team and will be involved in a wide range of activities supporting the programme and wider business, including:

• Configuration and/or integration of individual systems to match military training requirements
• Conduct appropriate system training to ensure the military Users are competent to conduct their exercises
• Provide coverage, when required, to support programme activities at relevant Raytheon UK and Ministry of Defence sites both in the UK and abroad
• Support the day to day and IT operations activities at the Warminster site
• Carry out Engineering, Operational and Administrative duties
• Liaise with the military customer and build scenarios to fit their requirements
• Establish consistent and measurable processes for the support & administration activity
• Comply with configuration and control procedures
• Attend further training when required
• Comply with laid down company procedures

Throughout the apprenticeship the successful candidates will have responsibility for their own work which will align to the requirements of the course. In addition, the apprentices will support the wider members of the team on more complex requirements. The apprentices will be part of a network of apprentices and graduates across the business with access to training, networking opportunities and business exposure.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential

• Minimum GCSEs Grades A*-C/ 9-4 (or Level 2 certificates) or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Applicants should be able to successfully achieve UK MoD SC security clearance.
• When required, be willing to work at night and do shift work
• When required, be willing to work from different Raytheon & MoD Sites nationally and internationally
• IT skills such as MS Word, Email, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Desirable:

• Passport holder and hold a driving license for travel
• GCSE, A Level or BTEC in a STEM related subject
• Interest in defence and aerospace industry and knowledge of battlefield terminology and doctrine
• Knowledge of Windows OS, LAN Technology, and general IT systems
• Presentation & Training skills
• Physically fit as lifting is part of the role
• Flexible and positive attitude and able to work unsupervised
• Comfortable with challenges
• Able to perform effectively in a multi-functional team
• Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. 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 UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses \xe2\x80\x93 Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary \xe2\x80\x98Life Assurance\xe2\x80\x99
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 40hr working week with study arrangements as part of the apprenticeship.
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)

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.

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), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,

Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant \xe2\x80\x98Gold Award\xe2\x80\x99 Employee Recognition.

Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers.

Raytheon Application Process

Apply on-line. Please ensure all GCSE and college grades and subjects are listed on your CV.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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