Component Engineer

Position Overview

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. We are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence while shaping the future of national security.

The Component Engineer will be responsible for managing electronic and electromechanical components throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with design, quality, and regulatory standards. You will play a key role in mitigating obsolescence risks, maintaining approved component databases, and collaborating with design teams to select and qualify parts for aerospace and defence applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Component Selection & Qualification: Evaluate and approve components for use in designs based on industry standards. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to qualify new parts and maintain approved vendor lists.
• Obsolescence Management: Monitor component lifecycle status and proactively manage obsolescence risks, developing mitigation strategies including last-time buys and alternative sourcing.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to RoHS, REACH, and other environmental and regulatory requirements while maintaining component data integrity within PLM systems.
• Technical Support: Provide guidance to design engineers on component selection and reliability, and support failure analysis and root cause investigations for component-related issues.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with suppliers for technical queries and quality concerns, and collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure continuity of supply.

Required Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components and their applications.
• Experience with component lifecycle management and obsolescence tools.
• Familiarity with aerospace/defence standards and quality requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearance (e.g. SC Clearance or DV).
• Flexibility to travel to UK facilities and overseas as required.
• Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, SAP).
• Knowledge of counterfeit component detection and mitigation.
• Understanding of environmental compliance (RoHS, REACH).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with an opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 extra days (37 hrs week).
• Contributory Pension Scheme with up to 10.5% company contribution.
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary Life Assurance.