Overview
Raytheon UK are seeking an experienced learning professional with expertise in the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and training design to fulfil the role of Training Solution Architect (TSA) within the Engineering function. The TSA acts as the technical lead for training-related change requests. The role triages incoming requests, conducts scoping to determine whether training design activity is required, and assesses whether sufficient information exists to proceed. Working with the change programme team, the TSA develops clarification questions for customers, reviews responses, and defines the direction of the training solution. When requirements are sufficiently understood, the TSA produces a technical training solution proposal outlining the proposed training design approach, resource estimates, and an outline project plan. The TSA owns the training change process through to solution approval and provides technical oversight during delivery to ensure outputs align with the agreed solution and DSAT principles. Delivery remains the responsibility of internal teams or external partners.
Responsibilities
* Act as the engineering point of contact for training-related change requests
* Conduct initial triage and scoping analysis to determine if training design activity is required
* Assess change requests to confirm requirements are sufficiently defined to proceed
* Work with programme teams to develop clarification questions for customers
* Analyse responses to clarify requirements and shape the direction of the solution
* Produce technical solution proposals / scoping reports, including:
o proposed training design solution
o resource estimates (BOE)
o outline project plan and milestones
* Coordinate inputs from SMEs, training designers, media specialists, and other engineering disciplines
* Provide technical requirements to delivery teams or suppliers
* Maintain governance records including assumptions, decisions, and constraints
* Provide technical oversight during delivery to ensure outputs align with the approved solution
* Support internal stakeholders during the adoption of delivery outputs into portfolio
* Engage with stakeholders and governance forums to provide engineering updates and recommendations
* Support Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement
* Undertake other duties required to support programme needs
* Applying the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) or similar structured training methodology
* Producing scoping reports or defining training solutions within complex programmes or change environments
* Training Design (DSAT Element 2)
* Working with stakeholders to clarify requirements and shape training solutions
* Integrating inputs from multiple stakeholders into a coherent proposal
* Presenting technical recommendations to senior stakeholders
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
* University degree or equivalent professional experience
* Ability to travel when required
* Eligible for or holder of SC security clearance (sponsorship may be available)
Desirable Experience
* DSAT Elements 1 (Analysis) and/or 3 (Delivery), with awareness of Element 4 (Assurance)
* Instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE
* Overseeing or supporting subcontracted training analysis or development
* Digital learning or media development environments
* Instructional Systems Design, Human Performance Technology, Adult Education, Human Factors, Engineering, or related disciplines
* Strategic or systems-level thinking in training solution development
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
* 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
* Car/Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
* Enhanced sick pay
* Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
* Private Medical Insurance - dependant on grade
Work Culture
* 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
* Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
* Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
* Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
* Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.
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