Date Posted:
2026-01-26
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GB-ESS-HARLOW-002 ~ Kao One ~ BLDG V
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Head of Engineering (Systems & Products)
Location
Travel to various sites inc. Glenrothes and Harlow
SC Required
SC, eligible for DV
Duration
Perm, Fulltime
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
About the role:
We’re searching for an exceptional technical leader to serve as
Head of Engineering – Weapons and Advanced Products. This is a senior leadership role within Raytheon UK’s Engineering function, responsible for the strategic direction, technical execution, and resource management across a diverse portfolio of safety- and mission-critical products.
The role spans two key Mission Areas:
- Weapons: Delivering complex weapons systems to the UK Armed Forces and international partners. Our portfolio includes the AMRAAM air-to-air missile, Paveway IV precision-guided weapon, Phalanx close-in weapon system, and Javelin anti-tank guided weapon. We are actively investing in next-generation capabilities such as directed energy weapons, precision-guided infantry systems, and utility weapons.
- Advanced Products: Designing and manufacturing Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) solutions and bespoke power conversion systems for land, sea, and air platforms. We also play a critical role in supplying components for RTX’s complex weapons systems.
Reporting directly to the Engineering Director, you will be a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team and a strategic partner to Mission Area Leaders. You will collaborate closely with Programme Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure successful delivery of engineering programmes from concept through to entry-into-service.
Skills And Experience
Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
