Raytheon UK is a leading technology and innovation company, working across a range of industries including aerospace, defence, cyber, space, and training. With facilities across the UK in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester, and Livingston, we employ 2,000 people and support an additional 8,000 jobs across the country.
We are proud to support the UK Ministry of Defence and are invested in developing cutting-edge technology to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including weapons and sensors, cyber security, and space. Raytheon UK is part of RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defence solutions.
As a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Graduate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of engineers on exciting products and technology, growing your technical knowledge and developing your engineering skillset.
The initial 2-year training programme will include working rotations with each of the main manufacturing engineering teams, and you will also join our established Graduate Development Programme which will provide personal development skills, networking opportunities and an enjoyable learning environment.
This role is ideal for enthusiastic and ambitious mechanical engineering graduates who are keen to further their career, learn about new technology and become part of a high performing team.
At Raytheon UK, we’re excited to work with and support talented individuals during their careers through our Graduate Development Programme (GDP). This structured 2-year programme blends on-the-job experience with comprehensive training, ensuring that graduates are supported in their transition from university to a thriving professional career.
Our GDP is not just about skills development — it’s about building connections, leadership capabilities, and career growth. Throughout the programme, you’ll have access to the following:
Location(s): Glenrothes and/or Livingston
Travel: Occasional travel to UK facilities and overseas as required for the role and Early Careers events
Essential:
At Raytheon we believe in nurturing talent and giving you the opportunity to grow. Making an impact from day one with a role alongside finance professionals throughout the business, we see the value graduates can bring being a part of real projects that are key to our success.
Bringing new perspectives, an enthusiasm to learn and innovative ideas, to help shape our business and find the future leaders of tomorrow.
At Raytheon UK, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce where all employees are empowered to deliver their best work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity — by bringing together people with different perspectives and experiences, we create stronger solutions that support our customers and the communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We understand that diversity encompasses more than just race and gender; it includes differences in experience, thought, and perspective, which is why we work to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a critical role in supporting and amplifying diversity across our business. We are also proud to be recognised with the Gold Award Employer status from the UK’s Armed Forces Covenant and as a Top Employer for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index.
Candidates selected for the next stage will be required to complete the initial screening stage to assess suitability for the role. Successful applicants will receive an invitation to one of our assessment centres where you will complete a range of individual and group tasks on the day, it’s a great opportunity to meet the team, our current graduates and business leaders to showcase your skills and potential for an exciting career with Raytheon UK.
At Raytheon UK, we are committed to supporting all applicants. If you require any adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. We’re here to help ensure that you can fully participate in the application process.
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, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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