Test & Acceptance Manager

Summary of role A fantastic opportunity to join Raytheon (RTN) UK in our Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) business as the Test and Evaluation Lead on Strategic ISR programmes based at RAF Waddington. Working closely with the System Engineering, Software, Flight Operations and Airworthiness teams in an environment where we design, develop, integrate and test functional and non-functional capabilities for our customers. Working closely with the Engineering team, Customer and Stakeholders to establish and agree the strategy and activities to successfully deliver AISR solutions to meet the Customer requirements from the Integration, Test, Evaluation & Acceptance perspective across the portfolio of ISR platforms. This role will initially focus on UK Strategic ISR programme opportunities but is expected to grow to include oversight of future export Strategic ISR programmes. Key Responsibilities: Define the ITE&A scope and drive the strategy for the Engineering teams. Ensure ITE&A activities are planned and coherently followed. Support AISR Projects with customer liaison relating to ITE&A aspects. Support involvement in the technical planning and management of projects. Support ITE&A estimation activities. Responsible for resource planning relating to ITE&A activities. Produce or support customer with production of ITE&A documentation in compliance with RTN and customer project guidelines. Support and/or coordinate and chair Combined Test Teams (CTT). Identify and resolve issues related to resources, tools, processes and environment selection that may impact ITE&A activities. Oversee and support development of RSL AISR System Integration Laboratory (SIL) facilities. Engagement with multiple areas of the business including Project management and Business Development functions. Support Chief Engineers, Systems and S/W Lead Engineers with identifying technology changes and potential enhancements to AISR solutions, test strategies & environments. Candidate Requirements: Essential Skills: Skills in two or more of the following: Substantial experience in Aeronautical Engineering test and evaluation including analytical, lab/bench test and flight test/trials. Experience of integrating complex ISR mission systems. Experience of Requirement verification and validation. Test Specification development and Report production. Understanding of civil and military airworthiness regulations. Familiar with UK Customer requirements regarding ITEAPs Desirable Skills: Experience with airborne mission systems. Experience in secure development techniques and tools that produce secure systems. Understanding of software development test and integration processes. Qualifications: Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a numerate subject desirable but not essential. Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally on accasions Typical Experience: The successful candidate will have come from a background of system test and evaluation, preferably in an aeronautical or highly regulated environment. An experienced Test/Systems Engineer, looking to take that next step in their career. Experience of both software, hardware and systems testing and integration in a military or Government project background would be an advantage, but is not essential. A broad knowledge of military avionics systems, Information Technology and Information Security "best practice" would also be useful. Eligible for or Holder of current SC security clearance potentially progressing to DV (RSL will sponsor as required)