Head of Engineering; Systems & Products

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** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United Kingdom
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* 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.
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* 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
*** Proven senior engineering leadership in mission-critical product development, with deep understanding of design assurance and military standards.
* Broad technical expertise across Systems, Electronics, Software, Mechanical, Reliability, and Manufacturing Engineering.
* Experience in transitioning products to manufacturing and managing through-life support.
* Demonstrated ability to lead in matrixed environments and build high-performing teams.
* Strong track record in coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent.
* Financial acumen with experience managing multi-programme engineering budgets.
* Strategic thinker with a structured approach to problem solving and decision-making.
* Highly dependable, autonomous, and results-driven.
* Eligible for SC clearance, with potential requirement for DV clearance.
** Desirable
* ** Experience in UK, US, or international defence sectors.
* Strong stakeholder relationships within defence industry and government.
* Familiarity with digital engineering tools and methodologies.
* Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution.
** Responsibilities
* ** Lead all engineering activities across the Weapons and Advanced Products Mission Areas, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer requirements.
* Line management of Senior Engineering Managers and Subject Matter Experts, overseeing a team of c120 engineers.
* Act as the senior escalation point for…