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Raytheon UK

Location

United Kingdom

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Mechanical & Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aircraft BU)

As a leading defence and aerospace organisation we require a Mechanical & Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based within our Aircraft business unit at RAF Waddington, Nr Lincoln.

Business Context

The ASTOR Aircraft Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer is responsible for the in service support of the Air Vehicle (Sentinel RMk1) Mechanical Design and reports to the Lead Engineer, Design Support Services - Mechanical Systems based at RAF Waddington.


This position requires a sound knowledge and experience of aircraft structures, repairs and Structural integrity analysis, particularly on mid to large size transport aircraft, with a focus on military variants.


Nature and Scope of Role

The Aircraft Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer will be part of a team of 4 and report to the Lead Engineer, Mechanical Systems Design within the Design Support organisation of the ASTOR Whole Life Support Team. They will be responsible for:


* Deputising for the Lead Engineer on all aspects of delivering mechanical systems design activities.
* Developing modification proposals with OEMs for Aircraft structural and mechanical modifications and enhancements.
* Reviewing design solutions with a view to obtaining a CAA, A821 approval for Stress validation
* Progressing structural and mechanical design modifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
* Analysis of structural and mechanical flight systems design issues, determination of actions and solutions, working in accordance with the WLS task database management tool.

* Liaison with OEM's re defect investigations and corrective actions.

* Providing inputs to the ASTOR Configuration Control Board and take part in Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA).


* Ensuring that all engineering activities undertaken under your control are conducted in accordance with Raytheon UK site procedures that reflects best practice, and is in accordance with Raytheon UK and MAA procedures.
* Support to formal customer reviews, including the Structural Integrity Working Group and Local Technical Committees.


Education and Experience

Essential Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Systems Engineering discipline; Proven experience in Military Aircraft Structural Design & Engineering and Aircraft Damage Tolerance Analysis.

Desirable Knowledge and experience of the Bombardier Global Express Aircraft, Def Stan 05-123 and 00-970, experience with FAR Part 25 regulations.

Understanding of RAF Aircraft Documentation. Holder of A821 approvals for stress validation.


Competencies

A proactive team-player who can motivate and support their peers.

Proven engineering capability and someone who can anticipate problems and plan to mitigate them.

An able communicator in verbal, written and presentational forms.

A logical problem solver who can operate effectively under stretching project constraints.

Able to manage and work within agreed timescales and task budgets.

Able to use their initiative to identify opportunities to improve process and performance to enhance the service provided to the customer.

Proven record in managing teams to achieve high levels of performance.




Demonstrable Experience and Knowledge

Proven years experience of Aircraft Mechanical Systems and Structural Design with an emphasis on aircraft structure and stress analysis.

Proven experience of Aircraft Damage Tolerance Analysis.

Familiarity with and use of Aircraft Structural Repair manuals.

Experience with aircraft mechanical flight systems and fault investigations.

Knowledge of FAR Part 25 and UK MAA Military certification and safety regulations

Familiarity with Microsoft Windows based software.



Personal Characteristics

A Finisher - who delivers what they commit to do;

Integrity and honesty; able to deliver bad news as well as good, committed to maintaining the fleet structural integrity whatever the pressure.

Energy and drive who is willing to work long hours when required.

Staying Power; maintains personal motivation over the long haul.

Courage; able to make the difficult decisions as well as the easy ones.



Company Information

Raytheon Company, with 2010 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defence, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

The company employs 75,000 worldwide and more than 1,300 of them are based in the U.K. Raytheon has a U.K. heritage of more than 100 years, with a history of proven performance in the security, defence, government and commercial markets. Raytheon's U.K. focus areas include our Proven Technology, Information Superiority, National Security and Government Training.


Raytheon delivers innovative technology that helps keep our nation's forces safe and plays a critical role in our country's safety and security. Raytheon is a global exporter to more than 80 nations worldwide, and continues to design and develop advanced technology in Britain, with operating sites in England, Wales, and Scotland.


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