Raytheon hiring after $516 million missile defense deal

Raytheon, a subsidiary of defense giant RTX, has secured a massive $516 million contract for naval ship defense, as reported on June 2. This deal, announced by the Defense Department, focuses on the continued deployment of the Air and Missile Defense Radar AN/SPY-6(V). The radar systems are slated for use by the United States, Germany, and potentially other international partners.

Cutting-Edge Radar Capabilities

According to RTX, the SPY-6 radar technology is engineered to defend against a wide range of threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, as well as enemy aircraft and surface vessels simultaneously. Currently, the system is operational on two commissioned U.S. Navy ships, with installations on 11 additional vessels undergoing various stages of testing.

Expanding Production and Workforce

“With over a decade of demonstrated success at sea, SPY-6 remains the U.S. Navy’s most advanced maritime radar, providing the fleet with unmatched sensing power and multi-mission readiness to counter evolving threats,” said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon.

To meet future demands, Raytheon has invested $800 million into modernizing its radar manufacturing facilities. This commitment is aimed at doubling SPY-6 production capacity by 2028. The company expects the technology to be deployed on more than 50 U.S. Navy ships over the next decade.

The project, which is scheduled to run for one year, will be conducted across several states, including Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Virginia, Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island, Colorado, and California. As the workload ramps up, Raytheon is actively recruiting engineers across multiple disciplines. Interested applicants can find more information by visiting our website.