Job Description

Date Posted: 2023-08-10

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Near Reading

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Weapons Engineer Submariner (WESM) Tactical Weapons System (TWS) - SME

Remote with occasional travel, Nr Reading

The Weapons Engineer Submariner (WESM) Tactical Weapons System (TWS) subject matter expert (SME) is responsible for gathering the technical data to support the courseware & media development programme. The WESM TWS SME will have suitable Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour and will understand the technical data required, the sources of that data and how to access that data.

• Proven at sea experience as a WESM TWS eg in a TWEO, DWEO or TWS Gp Chief/Head role.
• Qualified as an On Watch WEO desirable.
• SCOOW experience desirable.
• Planesman experience desirable.
• DCWEO experience desirable.
• Training Requirements, Design or Delivery Role experience desirable.
• DE&S/SDA experience desirable.

Duties:

The Technical Training Team SME\xe2\x80\x99s will work with the Courseware and Media Teams to identify technical data requirements for the development of Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) courseware and media. Having identified the data requirements, the Technical Training Team SME will work with the courseware and media content developers to contextualise training and language and ensure correct conditions and standards are applied to the training solution.

Main Duties to include:

• Work as a member of a team responsible for the analysis, design, maintenance, review and production of DSAT Documentation & processes for our Customer\xe2\x80\x99s training sites and organisations.
• Interviewing subject matter experts to collate required data, participate in internal workshops to discuss and agree findings from analysis.
• Work with the customer and the customer\xe2\x80\x99s agents and suppliers to identify technical data required for courseware and media development and also routes to obtain the data.
• Work with the courseware and media content developers to contextualise training and language and ensure correct conditions and standards are applied to the training solution.
• Conduct the upkeep, update and revalidation of course technical data.
• Identify where training methods and media currently in use in the Customer may be exploited to better develop and deliver the Programme\xe2\x80\x99s courseware.

*Formal offers to successful candidates will be conditional upon contract award expected October 2023*

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, 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 UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.

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:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + 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.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a \xe2\x80\x98Hybrid Working Model\xe2\x80\x99*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

• 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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Raytheon UK, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women\xe2\x80\x99s Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.

We\xe2\x80\x99re also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM\xe2\x80\x99s Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign\xe2\x80\x99s 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a \xe2\x80\x98best place to work for LGBTQ Equality\xe2\x80\x99.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.

If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.

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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