Component Engineer

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United Kingdom
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* Location:

** GBR
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Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

** Position Role Type:
** Unspecified
* * Component Engineer
** Location
* * Glenrothes
* *** Onsite role
** SC Required
** SC Clearance
** Duration
* * Fixed term (End 20/07/26)
** Hours
* * Fulltime 37 hrs
**** 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.

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* About the role:

** The Component Engineer will be responsible for managing electronic and electromechanical components throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with design, quality, and regulatory standards. This role supports product integrity by mitigating obsolescence risks, maintaining approved component databases, and collaborating with design teams to select and qualify parts for aerospace and defence applications. The Component Engineer role plays a key role in shaping and managing part number set-ups, configurations and a range of technical processes that keep operations running smoothly.
** Skills and Experience
**** Requirements
* ** HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
* Strong knowledge of electronic components and their applications.
* Experience with component lifecycle management and obsolescence tools.
* Familiarity with aerospace/defense standards and quality requirements.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
* Ability to obtain relevant security clearance for the role (or other security clearances if applicable) - e.g. baseline, SC, DV. Please visit the government website for further information:
* Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
* Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
** Desirable
* ** Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, SAP).
* Knowledge of counterfeit component detection and mitigation.
* Understanding of environmental compliance (RoHS, REACH).
** Responsibilities
* *** Component Selection & Qualification
*** Evaluate and approve components for use in designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., MIL, DEF STAN).
* Work with suppliers and internal teams to qualify new parts and maintain approved vendor lists.
** Obsolescence Management
*** Monitor component lifecycle status and proactively manage obsolescence risks.
* Develop mitigation strategies, including last-time buys and alternative sourcing.
** Compliance & Standards
*** Ensure adherence to RoHS, REACH, and other environmental and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain component data integrity within PLM systems.
** Technical Support
*** Provide guidance to design engineers on component selection and reliability.
* Support failure analysis and root cause investigations for component-related issues.
** Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement
*** Liaise with suppliers for technical queries and quality concerns.
* Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure continuity of supply.
** Benefits and Work Culture
**** Benefits
* ** Competitive salaries.
* 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
* Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
* 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’…