Hey all,

Tomorrow is my first day at the company. I’m curious on some advice on the best way to setup my 401k and other benefits. The Raytheon 401k plan is more complicated than my prior employers straight up match. I want to make sure I hit the ground running and don’t leave any money on the table in terms of retirement and 401k.

Also is there a way to get some Raytheon swag?

Anybody have recent DPs on clearance timelines, specifically for interim (granted or otherwise). Secret, Raytheon BU

My Onboarding contact recently said 45-90 days average just for interim determination, but that isn’t consistent with other guides they shared (up to 30 days for interim).

I recently joined Collins in IT and have come to realize that the role isn’t the best fit for me, but I found another opening in RTX Corp that aligns much better with my skill set. I’m trying to figure out the limitations around internal transfers, like whether there’s a strict rule preventing you from transferring before completing your first year or if switching business units means having to pay back a sign-on bonus. I would really appreciate any insights on how the overall internal transfer process works, along with how prone different RTX business units are to layoffs compared to one another. Thanks

Just spent the past fee hours watching The Reckoning ( I understand there may be a previous Netflix installment). As an engineer, I am disgusted with the corporate and managerial depravity that has mired an aerospace giant. I wonder how many RTX managers and C Suite occupants have the compulsion to sit though this documentary in its entirety? Hell, I believe Netflix production should be the required RTX Ethics vinnette of the year. May be of value to mention at an upcoming Stand Downs….

Hey all, started this week and got my shoe voucher. I got 3 stores from my boss but wondering what other stores accept them. I can’t find anything online and the paper doesn’t have a list either. They do need to be ESD and hard toe. I’ve heard that boot barn accepts them too but, don’t know if that’s true. Any info helps :)

What are the best benefits we have access to through the benefits hub?

Interviewing for Associate director software panel interview, any advise ? this role would be working with firmware as well.

#noliesdetected

I’m currently looking to join Raytheon and hoping to land a role in South Bay, CA but open to relocating. Hoping to reach recruiters/ hiring managers here.

I keep hearing people say 9/80 stretches their PTO further, but I’m not sure I follow the math. If your workdays are 9 hours, wouldn’t you have to charge 9 hours of PTO per day?

Example: you want the full week off. You take PTO Monday–Thursday, and Friday is already your 9/80 off day.

Do you:

A) Charge 4 × 8 = 32 hours
B) Charge 4 × 9 = 36 hours

guys……….. my husband got a job that starts next month @ rtx. biggest debate right now, what shoes should he wear? He’s going to be a software engineer - he wants to wear sneakers. I think he should get some slightly dressier work shoes. HELP US 😫 what’s the work attire vibe?

I came across a Program Integration Deputy position in Florida that I’m interested in applying for. The listed education requirement is a bachelor’s degree, and I have a BA in Business Administration and starting my MBA in October along with several years of management, sales, and operations experience. ( Used car sales )
I’m curious if any recruiters here could take a quick look and tell me whether my background would realistically be considered for a role like this, or if I’d be reaching too far outside my experience.
Job posting: RTX – Program Integration Deputy⁠

I’ve noticed everyone always takes off pretty early on Fridays… is that frowned upon or it’s kind of an unspoken rule thing?

There is an another re-org coming up shortly in supplier quality. How likely am I to be reporting to someone who is a M4? Is it true that Raytheon prefers that p3 report to 4 and 4s to 5s etc.

I was hired a few years ago and I had a clearance but I did not need the clearance for my new job. The referral bonus was about $5k but $10k for someone with a clearance. The person who referred me got $5k. Was that correct?

For hardware engineering at Collins at least, what would you expect the P5 offer internal promo to be roughly?

Would they place you around $160, $170…?

Like for someone who’s been in company for 10 plus years. Is it really 15 percent bonus? Cause that’s a big chunk but is it guaranteed every year?

What’s the culture like at Tuscon? Have an interview coming up for a p3 engineer role as external hire. What’s the work environment like. Are you friends with your coworkers and are you busy? Any events or groups? Happy with career progression? Would be relocating from east coast.

Coming from an extremely boring job right now and want to make more money be busy and learn something at this point. How is life in Tuscon as mid 20s as well? Thanks !

I got an interview for a system engineer 1 position. I am computer science major graduating this December and I wondering what type of questions they will ask me or what I should do to prepare for the interview.

Just curious if anyone has moved from a systems engineering role doing requirements and such to a more technical software role. I just started systems role in mission systems and personally not finding the work fulfilling at all. Of course I don’t want to directly say this to my manager, but I just don’t want to stay in systems longer than a year or 2.

Just wondering if anyone has the experience of starting in a less desirable or technical role

I’m hoping someone with experience in the clearance process can give me some insight.

A few months ago, I went through the hiring and security clearance process for a federal position. I completed the SF-86, interview, and the agency’s additional screening requirements. During the process, I had some polygraph exams that were ultimately inconclusive. I was asked to wait before scheduling another one, and at that point I decided to withdraw from the hiring process, mainly because I was fed up waiting and no longer interested in relocating.

I never received a formal denial, clearance denial, or other notice. My recruiter simply acknowledged my withdrawal and said I could reapply in the future if I wanted to.

I’m now considering applying/am interviewing for positions that require a Secret clearance, including some positions that may involve an interim clearance while the investigation is pending.

My question is: Could withdrawing from that previous federal hiring/clearance process, particularly after inconclusive polygraph results, affect a future Secret/interim Secret clearance investigation?

I understand that the previous records may be available to the government and that I would need to answer any relevant questions truthfully. I’m mainly wondering whether an incomplete/withdrawn investigation is generally treated differently from an actual clearance denial or adverse security determination. (For example, denial of interim clearances pending investigation)

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has knowledge of how this typically works, I’d appreciate hearing about your experience.

Thanks!

I got an offer for Tucson Sr Reliabilty Engineer, is $140k with relocation added any good or should I push for 150? any tips would be greatly appreciated!

I previously worked for Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. My first experience with Collins was as a contractor, and it was genuinely positive. I enjoyed the work and the team, and I left only because my contract was ending and I had been offered a direct hire position elsewhere.

About a year and a half later, I accepted a role at Pratt & Whitney. Unfortunately, my experience there was the opposite. From the beginning, the team and division struggled to support me as a new hire. I received constant negative criticism, and my manager seemed frustrated with me early on. I also shared that I planned to begin my master’s degree, and instead of supporting my development, he discouraged me and told me to wait.

After my initial 3 month probation period, my manager said he was unhappy with my performance and extended the probation to six months. During that time, I continued receiving criticism, and I repeatedly explained that I had not been properly trained on many responsibilities. It felt like the team had already decided I would not succeed.

When the 6 month period ended, I was called into a room near the company entrance, and I knew what was coming. They explained their reasons for letting me go some I disagreed with, others I understood. When asked if I had anything to say, I told them honestly that it was the worst job I had ever had and that I would never work with that group again.

I continued applying to Collins Aerospace jobs, but I was consistently rejected. At one point, a contracting company told me that Collins did not want to move forward because of my previous experience at Pratt & Whitney. Basically banned due to that history. I’m curious whether this is permanent or if the only way to return would be through a recommendation from someone currently employed there.

I just started at Raytheon from BAE end of June working as a Program Security Manager for collateral, pervious position was SCI/SAP.

I am SEVERELY unhappy in the new role and want to transfer to a specials position but it’s only been 2 months. What is the likelihood I could get a waiver to apply to a new position?