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Raytheon UK

Location

Cheshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Senior Stress Engineer

As a leading defence and aerospace organisation we require a Senior Stress/Structures Engineer to support our Aerospace business based at our Broughton, Nr Chester site or could consider this role to be based out of our Harlow, Essex site with some travel.

To apply, follow the link to our webpage and search for this vacancy via ReqID 26945BR
Broughton

Job Description:
The Senior Stress Engineer will be part of a team and report via the Chief Stress Engineer to the Chief Engineer within the Airborne Solutions organisation. They will be responsible for:

* Providing Stress analysis for modification proposals for Aircraft structural and mechanical modifications and enhancements.
* Progressing structural and mechanical design modifications in accordance with regulatory requirements, providing signature approval of all pertinent design documentation.
* Analysis of structural and mechanical flight systems design issues, determination of actions and solutions, working in accordance with the in service support task database management tools.
* Liaison with other departments and OEM's re damage/defect investigations and corrective actions.
* Ensuring that all engineering activities undertaken under their control are conducted in accordance with RSL site procedures that reflects best practice, and is in accordance with RSL and external authority (Civil and Military) requirements.
* Support to formal customer reviews, including the Structural Integrity Working Group's, Local Technical Committee's and Configuration Control Boards.
* Supporting Airborne Solutions projects across several UK based sites, with occasional overseas working.


Required Skills:

With proven experience in Civil/Military Aircraft Stress (including fatigue).
Design/Engineering experience in practical Aircraft environment.
Damage Assessment and the provision of repairs - Understanding of RAF Aircraft Air and Support Documents.
Ideally Holder of current SC security clearance or ability to obtain with RTN UK sponsorship.
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;
Demonstrable Experience and Knowledge

Proven experience of Aircraft Stress Design & Analysis with an emphasis on hand analysis of primary aircraft structure.
Practical 'hands on' experience on Aircraft Damage Assessment and the provision of repair advice, ideally with knowledge of Hawker Beechcraft King Air and Bombardier Global Express Aircraft structures.
Familiarity with and use of Aircraft Structural Repair manuals.
Knowledge of CS Part 23/25 and UK Military certification and safety regulations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows based software.
Knowledge and experience with aircraft mechanical flight systems.
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; 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;
Desired Skills:

Any further knowledge & experience of the King Air and/or Bombardier Global Express Aircraft would be an advantage.
Knowledge & experience of structural monitoring systems, understanding of Def Stan 05-123 and 00-970, experience with CS 23 /25 regulations.
Required Education:
Ideally Degree qualified in relevant Scientific or Engineering discipline.
Divisional Information

Raytheon UK Airborne Solutions business provides a turnkey capability for the modification of aircraft to install special mission equipment for a variety of customers. The programmes are varied and occupy all phases of development from initial scoping through development and certification to in-service support.
The successful candidate will work as part of a design organisation that is approved under CAA, MAA and EASA requirements and will be involved with the design, production, verification (test and analysis) and certification activities.

Company Information
Raytheon Company, with 2010 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specialising 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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