Engineering Apprentice

Raytheon Technologies ,
Glenrothes, Fife
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Engineering Apprentice Summary of Role: The role will allow the successful candidate to engage in studying towards a BEng (Hons) Degree in Engineering: Design and Manufacture on Heriot Watt's Graduate Apprentice Scheme. The candidate will spend one day per week attending University and four days per week in Raytheon training to be a Design Engineer. When not at University, the student will be given on the job training within our company. You will be assigned to a project team to work on live projects and contribute through supporting the team. The hands-on work experience accompanied with a strong technical education will provide the individual with the necessary skills to fulfil the role as a Design Engineer. Main Duties Assist engineers with the designing, building and testing of electronic systems Support the project teams in various ways Build and test proto-types with guidance from the design engineers Procurement and co-ordination of materials and proto-types Miscellaneous tasks including lab related activities Candidate Requirements: Essential: 4 Higher Grades including Mathematics plus one other Science (minimum Grade 'B') Great interest for design engineering Possesses a strong willingness to learn Good communication skills + Attention to detail + Ability to multi-task + IT literate -excel, word, internet Desirable: + Previous work experience in any role + Good time management, prioritisation and organisational skills + Keen to continue learning beyond Apprentice role + Interest/hobby in a STEM field About Raytheon UK With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances. Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business About Raytheon Technologies Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Standard Benefits: 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's. Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave. 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements). Flexible working arrangements can be considered depending on the role and subject to line manager approval. Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold) available. Diversity: Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion counsel, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background. As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists, Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant 'Gold Award' Employee Recognition. Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers. 157044

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