Senior Product Test Development Engineer

Raytheon Technologies Corp; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Product Test Development Engineer. The role involves developing test equipment for electronic systems and managing designs through production. Candidates should have strong skills in electronic design and troubleshooting. Competitive salary with a welcome bonus and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £7.5k

25 days holiday with additional benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits schemes

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design.
• Proven experience in handover and management of designs in production.
• Must be eligible for Security Clearance to a minimum of BPSS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional test equipment for electronic systems.
• Lead and support hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop robust test solutions.

Skills

Analogue and digital electronic circuit design

Technical design documentation

Hardware troubleshooting

Test software design

System integration support

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Mentor Graphics

NI LabView

C#

Job description

Overview

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Location: GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Date Posted: 2025-10-31

Country: United Kingdom

Position Type: Unspecified

Raytheon UK have a full time, permanent opportunity for a Senior Test Development Engineer to join our team on our Glenrothes and Livingston sites. This role focuses on the design, manufacture, verification, validation, and lifecycle support of test equipment at board, sub-system, and system level. You’ll work on technologies that support Control Actuation Systems, Guidance Electronics, and cutting-edge GPS Anti-Jamming systems across land, sea, air—and space.

We offer a competitive package and great career development, including a Welcome Bonus of £7.5k.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional test equipment for electronic systems
• Lead and support hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
• Provide lifecycle and production support, including issue resolution and obsolescence management
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop robust, scalable test solutions
• Lead design reviews and documentation to the highest standards
• Act as a mentor and technical leader for junior engineers

Required Experience

• Excellent knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design
• Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation
• Proven experience in handover and management of designs in production
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting skills
• Test software design experience
• Able to support/debug system integration
• Must be eligible Security Clearance to a minimum of BPSS and ideally SC

Desirable Experience

• Significant test development experience in industry
• Use of Mentor Graphics schematic entry and PCB layout tools
• Understanding of common test architectures PXI/d LXI
• Measurement Uncertainty and its application in test equipment design and validation
• Software Certification or detailed knowledge of NI LabView, NI CVI, NI TestStand, C#
• Design of mix signal circuits
• High speed serial networks
• An appreciation of RF electronics
• Knowledge of power supply design

What We Offer & Work Culture

• Competitive salary
• Welcome / Joining Bonus of £7.5k
• Relocation support
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday or compressed hours
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, opportunity to buy / sell / roll over up to 5 days, and up to 5 days volunteering annually
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
• Details and eligibility can be discussed with your TA Specialist

Why join Raytheon

Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients.

At Raytheon UK, you will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether you\'re looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real-world impact, your future starts here.

The manufacture of Control Actuation Systems, Guidance Electronic Units and Power Products. The UK’s only Global Factory for UK & US missile programmes. The provision of GPS Anti-Jamming systems across domains. Raytheon UK’s long heritage of AJ GPS Technology can be found on land, air and maritime platforms.

Dedicated high volume Space Grade manufacturing facility with CCA lines qualified for Space, all supported by a highly skilled experienced workforce.

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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