Engineering Operations Analyst

Engineering Operations Analyst

Grade: P2 | Location: Harlow, Essex | Permanent | 37hrs per week | Security clearance required: Baseline & SC.

Overview

Raytheon UK is a leader in defence and aerospace technology. The Engineering Operations Analyst will support the efficient execution of engineering activities by managing data, processes, tools, and performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the efficient execution of engineering activities by managing data, processes, tools and performance metrics.
• Bridge engineering, test and operational teams to ensure systems, workflows and outputs meet quality, compliance and delivery requirements.
• Provide finance and metric analysis support to the Engineering Director by analysing engineering and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools for engineering performance and program status, including weekly budget and utilisation analysis reports and monthly briefing packs for senior leaders.
• Maintain the asset register for all capital equipment, collaborating across sites.
• Build strong relationships with other functions, especially finance and the CTO team, to provide and obtain regular reports and develop improved reporting mechanisms.
• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, across functions and at all levels of the organisation, articulating complex financial information to non‑financial staff.
• Maintain configuration control, documentation and data integrity across engineering systems.
• Support verification and validation activities by organising test data, results and traceability records.
• Assist in resource planning, capacity analysis and workload forecasting.
• Lead and facilitate cross‑functional improvement initiatives identified by yourself and others.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• A‑Level qualified in Maths, Business or Finance.
• Experience with reporting and dashboard tools (Power BI).
• Experience within a fast‑paced and varied environment.
• Knowledge and application of project management.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas; macros not required), Word, PowerPoint.
• Well organised with the ability to multi‑task and manage with inputs from multiple sources.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Current holder of or eligibility to obtain SC clearance.
• Desirable: experience in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, automotive) and familiarity with engineering standards and verification processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days (for a 37‑hr week).
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly policies (enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave).
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary‑sacrifice options (Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work, etc.).
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering per year.
• Early 1.30pm finish on Fridays, a grown‑up flexible working culture focused on output rather than hours at the desk.

Equality & Diversity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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