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Graduate Development Programme (GDP) – Join Raytheon UK

Role: Graduate Project Manager

Location(s): Harlow, typically 2/3 days on site per week

Travel: Occasional travel to UK facilities and overseas as required for the role and Early Careers events

Starting Salary: 32,000, plus 3,000 welcome payment and company benefits

Type: Permanent – 1st 2 years graduates complete the GDP structured training programme in addition to day job.  As part of the GDP there are biannual pay reviews in years 1 & 2.

Start Date: Monday 1 September 2025

Hours: Full-Time

About the Role:

Programme Management Excellence (PMX) are looking for dynamic and high performing Graduates to join their successful team of over 100 programme delivery professionals located at various sites across the UK.

As a Gradate Project Manager you will be engaged from day one in performing a “real” job, working within our experienced project delivery teams balancing the demands of time, cost and scope. Your role will require a flexible and an adaptable approach to fast – paced challenges, interfacing with various project support disciplines and communicating with our Customers and Senior Leadership. You will be expected to solve real life problems and contribute directly to the successful achievement of business goals.

What Career Development opportunities do PMX offer?  
 
PMX has a Programme Leadership Certification programme to support continuous personal development and career progression. Each level of certification has specific training identified to support your growth and continued career development route as you progress into fully certified Raytheon Project Managers.  PMX sponsor the completion of the external standards exams provided by the APM and funds APM membership. As you grow in capability and experience you can except merit-based promotion and the opportunity to take on more challenging roles.

The Raytheon UK Weapons team has a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate team member to come join them to assist in delivering complex and high-profile programmes to customers based in both the UK and around the World.  This role offers the opportunity to help deliver new technologies in the world of defence.  

This team works with cutting edge technology and offers the opportunity to contribute to global security whilst also learning and developing your own skills and knowledge.  Together the team delivers a varied range of programmes, from production, development, integration, and support. This can be to military customers directly, or through other key defence companies, providing plenty of opportunity to learn and develop a wide range of skills and experience and progress within the business. The team also cover a wide area of specialisms, from Laser Direct Energy Weapons to creating the next generation weapon using the latest digital twinning technology.  

This business works in a complex engineering and legislative environment and requires someone who can work effectively with a close knit multi-functional team to help deliver results. As part of the day-to-day activities the role requires assisting in the delivery of multiple programmes. There will be opportunities to take on wider activities across the company, and a broad interest in what the wider Company does would be a highly desirable quality.

As a Graduate Project manager, you have a real chance to come into one of the most exciting and high performing business areas within Raytheon UK where you will be afforded opportunities for formal learning, learning through doing and the early prospect of being able to contribute towards a project positive direction. This will include but is not limited to supporting key programme deliveries, scoping out timelines and activities required to execute a project, putting in place plans to ensure these are met and the opportunity to support the pursuit of new projects.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Project Management, Business Management, STEM subject preferred or any degree level qualification with a focus on Project Management & Leadership (already achieved or to be completed by 1 September 2025)
• The successful candidate will be required to complete the SC Security Clearance application. Please visit the government website for further information: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
• Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
• Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
• A passion for succeeding in a fast-paced, technology industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
• A full CV, including your university and pre-university grades (GCSE/National 5/Highers/Advanced Highers/A Levels/College Course, etc.), and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role at Raytheon UK

About the Graduate Development Programme (GDP):

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:

• Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and career development support
• Business Skills: Gain hands-on experience in project management, supply chain, strategy, and more, working on real-world business challenges
• Raytheon UK actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which includes RTX ADAPT, RTX WISE, RTX VETS, RTX NXTGEN, RTX MCN and RTX Pride.  For further detail please visit the diversity page on our website: https://www.raytheon.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity
• Join our award-winning STEM team at UK wide events from Airshows to careers talks.
• Community Impact: Join the Million Makers challenge to support the King’s Trust (formerly the Prince’s Trust) in fundraising for social impact projects and also grow your business acumen, team working and networking skills.
• Microsoft Training: Improving skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Opportunities to complete professional qualifications relevant to the role and career development (APMP PMQ)
• Pay Reviews: Biannual pay reviews in your first two years to ensure your career growth is matched with competitive compensation
• Grow your network through attending a range of exciting Early Careers & STEM events

What Our Graduates Say:

1 year post GDP:

“The great thing about being a Graduate Project Manager is that no two days are the same & you get a real satisfaction of seeing a project through its life-cycle. One day you could be with the team briefing Senior Leadership about new business we are trying to win & the next you could be collaborating face to face with your Customer to ensure we are delivering their requirements to exceptional standards.

As a PM you are continuously working with different colleagues within the multi-functional teams across Raytheon and pulling on their expertise & experiences. Ive been given real responsibility with an appropriate amount of support from my seniors, which resulted real satisfaction of adding value to the day-to-day life of the company.

I really appreciated the opportunities I had while on Raytheons GDP. Moving around the business I was able to experience first-hand the diversity and impact of our game changing technologies, this has resulted in a greater understanding across the different parts of the business and bringing best practices with it.”

7 years post GDP:

“I joined the Raytheon GDP following my Masters in 2015 in Cyber and Intelligence. Throughout my time on the GDP I learned how to report on and manage project finances, how to engage with different stakeholder communities, think strategically and adapt quickly to new and daily challenges. I finished the graduate scheme in 2017 and now I’m the Project Manager for a portfolio of 12 projects.
 
I enjoy being a Project Manager as its challenging, fast paced and every day is different. I get to work with a variety of people, and I enjoy the responsibility and the accountability that comes with the day to day running of a project. I quickly learned that to be a successful Project Manager you had to develop good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders based on mutual trust and respect, be proactive & always embrace new challenges & opportunities whatever they may be.
 
Working as a Project Manager at Raytheon has been incredibly rewarding & I’m looking forward to developing in my role & finding new ways to improve”.

Application Process:

To apply, visit our careers website: www.raytheon.co.uk/careers via the Workday application link and submit a full CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you have applied to Raytheon UK. In your cover letter, we’re looking for candidates who demonstrate a clear understanding of the role, our company values, and why you would be a great fit for the team.  To find out more about Raytheon UK visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk

What to include in your cover letter:

• Why you want to join Raytheon UK and pursue this specific role
• How your skills and experiences align with the position
• Any personal or professional interests, experiences, or achievements that make you stand out

Next Steps for Applicants:

We look forward to keeping you updated on your application through updates on Workday and email. 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.

About Raytheon UK:

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. For further information please visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, plus statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5 company contribution)
• Life Assurance (up to 6x salary)
• Flexible Benefits package
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave)
• 37-hour working week, with early finish on Fridays (hours may vary depending on role and site)
• Flexible working options available, where possible
• On-site canteen and free snacks & drinks at select locations

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Raytheon UK:

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 recognized 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.

For further information, please see our website: https://www.raytheon.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity

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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, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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