Diversity and DisAbilities

Raytheon has been nationally recognized as a "Best Practice" company and a diversity champion in promoting work opportunities for people with disabilities. Our 80,000 employees reflect Raytheon's unwavering commitment to the hiring, inclusion, and advancement of people with disabilities in the company. In addition to comprehensive hiring opportunities, we provide qualified applicants with disabilities the latitude and resources to enhance their career development. As a result, many of Raytheon's employees have received local and national recognition for their work performance and community activities, by organizations such as:

• Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc.
• Careers & the disABLED Magazine
• Special Olympics
• Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE)
• The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
• 2004 Massachusetts Governor's Exemplary Employer Award

Raytheon proudly sponsors the Raytheon Persons with DisAbilities (RPDA) employee group. This highly regarded organization provides both a forum and a voice for disability issues in the workplace, and is a model for inclusion in the company and community. This commitment has resulted in Raytheon's selection to the "Top 50 Employers for providing a progressive environment for people with disabilities" by Careers & the disABLED magazine in both 2004 and 2005.

As a $20+ billion defense and aerospace systems supplier, the public success of Raytheon illustrates the personal satisfaction felt by our employees by being in a truly inclusive environment. Our vision is to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier, through world-class people and technology. Raytheon is a global leader in technology-driven solutions that provide Integrated Mission Systems for our customers. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Raytheon actively encourages qualified candidates with disabilities to apply for our nationwide employment opportunities. State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies, college career services offices, and all other advocates for persons with disabilities should encourage qualified candidates to submit their resumes to any specific Raytheon opening(s) of interest.