Product Test Development Graduate Engineer - GDP - September 2025 Start
Location:
Glenrothes/Livingston
Travel:
Occasional travel to UK facilities and overseas as required for the role and Early Careers events
Starting Salary:
£32,000, plus £3,000 welcome payment and company benefits
Type:
Permanent – 1st 2 years graduates complete the GDP structured training programme in addition to day job. As part of the GDP there are biannual pay reviews in years 1 & 2.
Start Date:
Monday 1 September 2025
Hours:
Full-Time
About the Role:
Responsible for the design, manufacture, verification and validation, along with through life technical support of board level, sub-system and system level test equipment.
Main Duties:
Design of functional test equipment
To take responsibility for the design and overall quality of the equipment.
Documentation of design specifications and implementation details. Take part in design reviews. Upholding of design standards and methodologies.
Realisation of complex system requirements to provide robust and reliable test hardware solutions.
Responsibility for the complete implementation of detailed technical items and an understanding/appreciation of system level items.
Collaboration with other team members (including both hardware and software engineers) to agree system designs, interfaces and protocols etc.
Development of appropriate test hardware and procedures, both informal and formal, to prove the correct operation of hardware.
Provide support to manufacturing answering product queries & resolving technical issues.
Provide support for the hardware and manage obsolescence throughout its lifecycle.
Monitoring and reporting of progress of development to immediate supervisor and development team.
Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company policies, processes and practices.
Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management
Application of IPDS Processes
Contribute to engineering specific risks and opportunities.
Support Project Gate/Design reviews
Contribute to section/business area resource planning
Ability to identify and engage the appropriate SMEs to support the Test Development Engineering activities.
Provide engineering interface to external customers/suppliers.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering (already achieved or to be completed by 1 September 2025)
The successful candidate will be required to complete the
Baseline
Security Clearance application.
Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
A passion for succeeding in a fast-paced, technology industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
A full CV, including your university and pre-university grades (GCSE/National 5/Highers/Advanced Highers/A Levels/College Course, etc.), and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role at Raytheon UK
About the Graduate Development Programme (GDP):
At Raytheon UK, we’re excited to work with and support talented individuals during their careers through our Graduate Development Programme (GDP). This structured 2-year programme blends on-the-job experience with comprehensive training, ensuring that graduates are supported in their transition from university to a thriving professional career.
Application Process:
To apply, visit our careers website: www.raytheon.co.uk/careers via the Workday application link and submit a full CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you have applied to Raytheon UK.
Next Steps for Applicants:
We look forward to keeping you updated on your application through updates on Workday and email. Candidates selected for the next stage will be required to complete the initial screening stage to assess suitability for the role.
About Raytheon UK:
Raytheon UK is a leading technology and innovation company, working across a range of industries including aerospace, defence, cyber, space, and training. For further information please visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Raytheon UK:
At Raytheon UK, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce where all employees are empowered to deliver their best work.
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Glenrothes/Livingston
Travel:
Occasional travel to UK facilities and overseas as required for the role and Early Careers events
Starting Salary:
£32,000, plus £3,000 welcome payment and company benefits
Type:
Permanent – 1st 2 years graduates complete the GDP structured training programme in addition to day job. As part of the GDP there are biannual pay reviews in years 1 & 2.
Start Date:
Monday 1 September 2025
Hours:
Full-Time
About the Role:
Responsible for the design, manufacture, verification and validation, along with through life technical support of board level, sub-system and system level test equipment.
Main Duties:
Design of functional test equipment
To take responsibility for the design and overall quality of the equipment.
Documentation of design specifications and implementation details. Take part in design reviews. Upholding of design standards and methodologies.
Realisation of complex system requirements to provide robust and reliable test hardware solutions.
Responsibility for the complete implementation of detailed technical items and an understanding/appreciation of system level items.
Collaboration with other team members (including both hardware and software engineers) to agree system designs, interfaces and protocols etc.
Development of appropriate test hardware and procedures, both informal and formal, to prove the correct operation of hardware.
Provide support to manufacturing answering product queries & resolving technical issues.
Provide support for the hardware and manage obsolescence throughout its lifecycle.
Monitoring and reporting of progress of development to immediate supervisor and development team.
Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company policies, processes and practices.
Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management
Application of IPDS Processes
Contribute to engineering specific risks and opportunities.
Support Project Gate/Design reviews
Contribute to section/business area resource planning
Ability to identify and engage the appropriate SMEs to support the Test Development Engineering activities.
Provide engineering interface to external customers/suppliers.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering (already achieved or to be completed by 1 September 2025)
The successful candidate will be required to complete the
Baseline
Security Clearance application.
Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
A passion for succeeding in a fast-paced, technology industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
A full CV, including your university and pre-university grades (GCSE/National 5/Highers/Advanced Highers/A Levels/College Course, etc.), and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role at Raytheon UK
About the Graduate Development Programme (GDP):
At Raytheon UK, we’re excited to work with and support talented individuals during their careers through our Graduate Development Programme (GDP). This structured 2-year programme blends on-the-job experience with comprehensive training, ensuring that graduates are supported in their transition from university to a thriving professional career.
Application Process:
To apply, visit our careers website: www.raytheon.co.uk/careers via the Workday application link and submit a full CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you have applied to Raytheon UK.
Next Steps for Applicants:
We look forward to keeping you updated on your application through updates on Workday and email. Candidates selected for the next stage will be required to complete the initial screening stage to assess suitability for the role.
About Raytheon UK:
Raytheon UK is a leading technology and innovation company, working across a range of industries including aerospace, defence, cyber, space, and training. For further information please visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Raytheon UK:
At Raytheon UK, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce where all employees are empowered to deliver their best work.
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