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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Raytheon
- **Location:** Harlow, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Systems Architecture, Togaf, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2995123521-2

## About the Role

Position Role Type:HybridRaytheon UK seeks an experienced Systems Engineer, with experience of product development from requirements to acceptance. This role is ideally suited to an engineer with experience in the defence industry, ideally within training development. As Systems Engineer, you will have to be sufficiently flexible to perform in different contexts. Some tasking may be primarily internal, working within a matrix team to develop procurement strategies and to mature requirements for training devices which they will then assist in taking through a procurement cycle. Other tasking may be centred on managing, for Raytheon, the activities of a sub-contractor undertaking detailed design and build of a training device. You must be eligible and willing to gain BPSS and SC clearance.ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Solution Architect to define work packages and technical requirements. Individually contribute to the execution and delivery of key work packages. Undertaking activities
associated with product specification and qualification. Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist in the procurement and implementation of advanced training devices; the wider team includes specialists in requirements, test and acceptance, system architecture and supportability. Contributes to problem resolution at a team level. Contributes to and helps improve planned system operation. Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes and procedures Be 'Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement'. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Required experienceA relevant degree or equivalent training. Strong experience in systems engineering, ideally on all elements of the V-model. Experience with systems engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Experience writing scopes of work and acceptance criteria. Knowledge
of the development of Systems of Systems. Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to solve problems. Hands-on experience with configuration management tools Has, or is able to obtain, security clearance. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Valid driving licence.Desirable experienceExperience with Atlassian suite, working with Jira and Confluence Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model. Awareness of NAFv4 and/or TOGAF. Experience of training devices. Benefits and Work Culture37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contributionAnnual company bonus scheme (discretionary)Private Medical Insurance (dependent on grade)6 times salary Life Assurance with pensionFlexible Benefits scheme with



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