CAST Systems Engineer

Overview

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.

What you ll be doing:

• Configure the ABACUS software for exercise use.

• Provide the MOD customer with ABACUS data for use during military exercises.

• Configuration and/or integration of individual systems to match military training requirements.

• Conduct appropriate system training to ensure the military Users are competent to conduct their exercises.

• Provide coverage, when required, to support CAST activities at relevant UK sites.

• Support the day to day and IT operations activities at the site.

• Carry out Engineering, Operational and Administrative duties associated with CAST site.

• Support remotely networked CIS Exercises at the Warminster, Sennelager and offsite locations.

• Support to the CAST activity at all sites, using primarily ABACUS/CIS/VBS3

• Liaise with the military customer and build scenarios to fit their requirements.

• Establish consistent and measurable processes for the support & administration activity.

• Comply with configuration and control procedures.

• Attend further training when required.

• Comply with laid down company procedures.

• When required, be willing to work at night and do shift work.

• Be  Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement .

• Any other duties required to complete the CAST Service.

Essential:

• UK SC Security Clearance

• Good working knowledge of Windows OS, LAN Technology

• Experienced trainer

• Good knowledge of IT systems and associated support

• Good knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016

• Good knowledge of VMware

• Presentation & Training skills

• Physically fit as lifting is part of the role

• Be willing to travel internationally and nationwide at short notice

Desirable
:

• Cisco routing, switching & VOIP

• Leadership of small teams

• Windows Server administration

• Fibre/Copper LAN installation & PC Repair

• Knowledge of DII, DIS & HLA

• Up-to date knowledge of battlefield terminology and doctrine

• Ex HM Forces

• A team player, also able to work unsupervised

• Understanding of ISTAR Visualisation and its applications

• Knowledge of VBS3 and associated terrain generation

• Provision of Terrain Databases, Models and Scripting within a VBS environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid overtime

• 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 4% (discretionary)

• 6 times salary  Life Assurance  with pension.

• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.

• Enhanced sick pay.

• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave