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Graduate Development Programme (GDP) – Join Raytheon UK
Role: Graduate Electronics Design Engineer
Location(s): Harlow
Travel : Occasional travel to UK facilities and overseas as required for the role and Early Careers events
Starting Salary: ÂŁ34,000 plus company benefits
Type: Permanent – 2-year Graduate Development Programme (GDP), with biannual pay reviews
Start Date : Monday 7 September 2026
Hours : Full-Time
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Electronics Design Engineer working within the Raytheon UK Air Traffic Management Business area. The role will provide support to both the radar Design Authority and the hardware development team, and you will be involved in the following tasks:
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
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:
What Our Graduates Say
Application Process
To apply, visit our careers website: 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. It is mandatory to include a cover letter for this role, so please ensure you submit one. If you fail to submit a cover letter, unfortunately, we will not be able to progress your application. To find out more about Raytheon UK visit our website:
What to include in your cover letter:
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.
Standard Benefits
Equal Opportunities
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, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support and Adjustments
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 (Leader) employer, committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for everyone.
As part of this commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability or long-term health condition who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know on your application if you would like to apply under this scheme.
Contact Detail:
Raytheon Technologies Recruiting Team
