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Nestled in Waltham, MA, Raytheon Company is an international technology and innovation firm in aerospace and defense, providing electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems; as well as a broad range of mission support services for a wide variety of government and commercial customers. Besides its global business services segment the company runs four operations: Integrated Defense Systems; Intelligence, Information and Services; Missile Systems; Space and Airborne Systems. Working toward the goal of making the world a safer place, the company offers career paths to you if you consider yourself mission-driven who thrives on continual learning, big ideas and real challenges. Job openings are not only available for professionals, but also for recent graduates & interns; moreover the company offers a Relaunch Program, a unique opportunity for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking a career break. A comprehensive and competitive benefits package is accessible for you, containing elements of health care, income protection, investment/retirement and work/life benefits. As one of the earliest technology start-ups Raytheon was established in Cambridge, home of the Institute of Technology, as the American Appliance Company in 1922.

Company - Public
Over $10B
Large
Multiple locations
Aerospace Manufacturers, Communications Equipment Manufacturers, Navigational / Measuring / Electromedical / Control Instrument Manufacturers
1922
Thomas A. Kennedy
What departments Raytheon employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation31.7%
Engineers29.6%
Software Developers and Programmers10.9%
Management - Other7.5%
Accounting / Finance5.9%
Network / Systems Administrators5%
Computer / IT - Other3.9%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Raytheon employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Raytheon: Newcomers: 24%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 42%. Raytheon employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Raytheon employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Raytheon: BAE Systems USA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation. Typical Raytheon employees have worked at BAE Systems USA.
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BAE Systems USA
Boeing
Lockheed Martin Corporation
What industries did Raytheon employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Raytheon: Aerospace Manufacturers, Colleges / Universities, National Security, Computer Systems Design Companies, Navigational / Measuring / Electromedical / Control Instrument Manufacturers. Raytheon employees most likely come from a Aerospace Manufacturers industry background.
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Where did Raytheon employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Raytheon: Small: 22%, Medium: 11%, Large: 67%. Most Raytheon employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Raytheon study?
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Where did employees at Raytheon study?
Northeastern University
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Raytheon?
Time employed at Raytheon: <1: 13%, 1-3: 28%, 4-8: 21%, 9-13: 15%, 14-20: 13%, 20+: 10%. Most Raytheon employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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How does Raytheon rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Raytheon: 77.2% Male and 22.8% Female. Age ratio at Raytheon: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 37%, 31-40: 30%, 41-50: 16%, 51-60: 13%, 60+: 4%. Raytheon rates - 0.2% less female than the industry average. Most Raytheon employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does Raytheon rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Raytheon: medium. Raytheon ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do Raytheon employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Raytheon: BAE Systems USA, Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, L3 Technologies, Lockheed Martin Corporation. People who work at Raytheon most typically go on to work for the BAE Systems USA.
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BAE Systems USA
Boeing
Booz Allen Hamilton
L3 Technologies
Lockheed Martin Corporation

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What year was Raytheon founded?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
it was founded in 1922
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What industry is Raytheon in?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
they’re in Law Enforcement/Security.
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What’s the stock symbol of Raytheon?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
RTN.
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What’s the main location of Raytheon?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
It’s Waltham, MA.
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gender breakdown at Raytheon?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
gender ratio is 22.8% female, 77.2% male.
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Has Raytheon disclosed its yearly revenue numbers? If so, how much do they make?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Yes! Raytheon makes over $10b per year.
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Can someone tell me who the CEO of Raytheon is?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Sure, the CEO is Thomas A. Kennedy
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What’s the average length of tenure at Raytheon?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Typically 1-3 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Raytheon employees work for?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Large companies before Raytheon.
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what are the chances of career advancement at Raytheon?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
i think medium.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Raytheon?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
by one of these businesses: BAE Systems USA, Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, L3 Technologies, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Mission Operations and Services, Self Employed
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Where did employees work before joining Raytheon?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
BAE Systems USA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Mission Operations and Services, United States Air Force, US Army, US Navy.
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How old are Raytheon’s employees in general?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of Raytheon employees go to school?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Northeastern University, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, University of Arizona, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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What’s Raytheon’s business mission statement?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
"Raytheon’s mission is customer success. The foundation of all we do is our vision and our values. We are one global team, creating trusted, innovative solutions that make the world a safer place, and we are aligned around shared values of trust, respect, collaboration, innovation and accountability.".
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how long should i be employeed with the company to get the maternity leaves
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A year ago
If you're in the military it is very easy to go on leave
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A year ago
I think you get all the benefit at day 1, the PTO 3 weeks is prorated for the first year 🙃
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I got the chance for the interview here, thanks to my old city friend who referred me, btw how did you get your first job here
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A year ago
i applied and got the chance
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A year ago
i had my uncle working here and he called me when a vacancy came 😋
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what time it typically takes after the in person interview to receive a call from recruiters? 🫥
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A year ago
I was interviewed by 4 members of the security organization on a Monday and was offered the job on same week Thursday
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A year ago
It only took 24 hours to receive a job offer
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can i apply for calibration technician but i am not US citizen
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A year ago
Not sure what the criteria is for this specific position
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A year ago
i think one must be a US citizen to apply at most of the jobs 😑
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what else i needed to have to get hired as an intern or volunteer 🫶
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A year ago
Formally they ask for so many things like education and good grades in one of the many majors that would qualify.
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A year ago
they look for so many candidates from engineering to business administration the positions are fulfilling, rewarding and full of potential for growth.
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Guys what do you think, is it costly to get insurance for +family
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A year ago
did not have health insurance as a contract employee 😣
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A year ago
well i cant properly remember what it cost but it was less than $600 / month for a family
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Willing to apply at Raytheon! How's their interview process like and overall hiring?
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A year ago
I applied online and they call me for a brief telephone interview. Several weeks later, I had an interview with the hiring manager.
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A year ago
The hiring manager was very professional and direct. He was open to answering any questions that I had about the position or Raytheon.
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Great place for a great career and successfull professional life
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A year ago
i enjoy my job here since the day of joining
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A year ago
Indeed. 40 hours a week is the standard, with some roles being mostly remote (WFH). Career advancement opportunities are available, and so many things for me
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How many days per week can I work from home? 😝
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A year ago
There are different cases mostly if its a hybrid contract you will be allowd 50%
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A year ago
2 days office rest home 🤗
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The opportunity to advancement is amazing at Raytheon if you're willing to apply internally and this is encouraged 👍
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A year ago
Lots of opportunities to move up in the company, nice people, the pay is great.
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A year ago
You can definitely move up and advance in IT and management as per what I've experienced 👍
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The people and the team working made it enjoyable to work there 💫
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A year ago
it is fun to work here if you in IT 😍
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A year ago
The people made the company and their ability to always work as a team to complete assignments
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Its been the gossip every where about the health benefits of them, are they really cool?
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A year ago
Most medical services were covered under the insurance offered by the company
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A year ago
good but costly, advertised as in line with industry standards 🙂
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I recently joined, and currently i am working 8:30 to 4:30 😇
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A year ago
Good, its very fine shift will get good work-life balance
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A year ago
4:30? I mean i leave at 5:00 👍
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A friend told me that they may have some issues with dual citizenship of employees 😬
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A year ago
Well no.. I did not see a problem with dual citizenship while working here
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A year ago
no its allowed but many programs have clearances required
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Great work/life balance, good benefits and also many perks such as education reimbursement.
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A year ago
I had a set schedule and never had any issues with my time! It was all good for me in that matter 😊
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A year ago
Reytheon has always supported and preached about employees well being and during my time there I have witnessed and experienced it! 👍
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I heard about it, so i wanna know how can I enroll in the company's insurance plan? 😚
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A year ago
I also dont know about it brother sorry ☹
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A year ago
I m also hearing but waiting for it to come to me by itself 😎
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I was terminated from this internship, i did not know why, but they said its ended, i was expecting a job after that but it could not 😔
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A year ago
someone else may be already going to get the position 😏
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A year ago
They don't want interns, they may be did not like for you a full time employee
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The company is very productive and very focused to their organizational goals
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A year ago
yeah everything is up to date no slow processes. ❤
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A year ago
They make sure to manage, plan, organize, and successfully execute projects within the time
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What benefits do they offer at Raytheon?
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A year ago
Matching 401K, Excellent health care, dentistry, eye care.
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A year ago
Health benefits are competitive with most corporations.
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what about drug testing here, what kind of tests, and when they take?
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A year ago
Urine test pre-employement in october two weeks before I was hired
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A year ago
urine and random, mostly on hiring, but its no a standard ✌
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The pay could have been better, overall job was easy and management was supportive 😌
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A year ago
For me, since i recently got a raise, now i am ok with it ❤
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A year ago
The pay was little lower than the market
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Guys.. the best part of working in this company is work life balance, truely awesome 😇
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A year ago
No i think its flexibility 👻
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A year ago
Everything is good, work life balance along with pay benefits and management
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I have heard about some benefits here, but i want to know about overall benefits i may get along with the job
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A year ago
health care and dental benefits
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A year ago
I have matching 401K, Excellent health care, dentistry, eye care ✌
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can i request flexible scheduling at the company on temporary basis 🥲
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A year ago
Can't surely say, employees can speak with their manager about flexible scheduling options that may be available.
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A year ago
Depends on your reasoning
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just sharing experience sharing, I have been a part of both large and small teams at this company, and I've found that smaller teams tend to be more productive and efficient
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A year ago
great to see your review bro it gives me a feeling of joy to hear about my company
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A year ago
Thank you so much its really a true thing here 💯
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At what level i will be able to get a personal office cabin
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A year ago
At least a shift lead
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A year ago
separate office on Director level 🦾
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The working environment is so good here, when i go there it was really good feeling first time
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A year ago
I dont know about working environment i mostly on outside the office but people are so supportive and nice
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A year ago
OMG really??? 😱
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just for an idea, how much can i can as a security officer
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A year ago
My yearly package was $65000 per year in 2021
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A year ago
can make about 90k a year 🤪
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How often do they raise at Raytheon?
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A year ago
Based on your performance you might get a raise early tho annually raises are given
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A year ago
Annually after evaluating!
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A medium sized company, but the workload is soo high
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A year ago
Well the work is as described in the requirements. It’s challenging but thats why they pay well. Going through a reorganization as they try to build up a hardware or firmware group
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A year ago
I did not have many more options near my location so i choosed them but when i started i love it 👍
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I had the opportunity to complete an internship with this company and it was a fantastic experience.
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A year ago
I was not able to work for free i had fortunately known about them and got a good paid internship
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A year ago
yess exactly, everyone can not afford to work for free. The internship program is well-structured and provides real-world experience and hands-on training 💪
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what i loved abt this company sofar is the training, well i am new and its only my second month, excited for the future
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A year ago
I did not got the training but when i meet new joiners i feel the training must be great 🥰
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A year ago
company has got some excellent trainers not easily available in the industry. They have locations around the world so the diversity of experiences we get is so good and unique
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any options or opportunities for part-time or job-sharing at this company?
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A year ago
part times job are there 🤗
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A year ago
Yess for part time jobs, No for job sharing 😖
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I from Albama is there any location of this company in my state
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A year ago
Huntsville-Redstone Arsenal
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A year ago
yes they recently opened the huntsville location ✌
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I have high school and a diploma, i applied there, but not sure if they will hire me
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A year ago
required, but with enough work experience this is not required.
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A year ago
Thank god I had the degree 😍
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I am trying to get a job here for few months but whenever i apply i barely get response and i have not got any interview way sofar 😏
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A year ago
Apply via their jobs and write cover letter to stand out
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A year ago
why are you so stubborn? leave and try other jobs 😑
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how well-known is the company in the industry, is it worth to join them
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A year ago
company is well-known and respected in the industry 😇
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A year ago
I think they have a good reputation, with a strong impact for delivering high-quality products and services among customers
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What are the working hours at Raytheon?
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A year ago
As a supply technician, I user to work 40-50 hours a week
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A year ago
8 to 10 hours a day, 5 days!
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Got some challenges early on, but at the end a great place to learn so many new skills
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A year ago
my experience is pretty good sofar i love working hard ❤
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A year ago
working in the company environment constantly presented unique challenges to build something durable
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I recently heard they conduct interview online before calling anyone to onsite interview 🤔
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A year ago
N/A in my time, they did not conduct online interview ✌
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A year ago
yes, then travel for the next face to face, its good actually
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Good management that works well with the employees, Good people that are both serious about their work and also fun and easy to get along with.
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A year ago
This is a tough company to get in to but if you can manage it and like the work, you can make a long run of it.
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A year ago
Management is great, the work is challenging and You're able to learn new things everyday.
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How's the pace of the workplace and overall?
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A year ago
It fluctuates a lot, depending on the client's work but it's chill
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A year ago
Productive, busy, and fast
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what types of training are offered to new employees having already good experience 😇
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A year ago
little to no training 😖
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A year ago
There was no training bcz i was already experienced 🦾
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One of the highest paying company in my area in texas 🔥
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A year ago
The pay and benefits are excellent here.
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A year ago
yeah pay was so good, the main drawback with this company is that it's difficult getting promoted
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How do I apply for a fuel card or mileage reimbursement?
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A year ago
Ask these types of problems directly with HR, there are so many talks bcz so many tongues 😕
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A year ago
first know if you are eligible for it 🤣
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If anyone could tell me about their work from home policy? or if there's any hybrid position
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A year ago
Definitely you can wfh if necessary or upon request!
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A year ago
It's hybrid, like I can work from home 2 3 days a week!
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the overall atmosphere at our company is fantastic.
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A year ago
I also appreciate the strong work ethic and professionalism that is expected of all employees.
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A year ago
truely said
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this place is great for engineers. The work is satisfying, managers do not micro-manage and you are given the ability to be creative 🙂
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A year ago
Raytheon is overall a decent place to work. It offers decent pay and offers a good work life balance to its employees.
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A year ago
You do get to see and build some interesting products that do make a difference.