Raytheon Hiring Overview For 2023

Official company policy for hiring felons

A representative from Raytheon’s HR department said their department handles all applications and, ultimately, they are the ones that decide who get the job. That sounds nice, but does Raytheon hire felons?

The fact that they didn’t outright tell felons to not apply is a good sign. Keep reading to see how to get hired at Raytheon with a felony.

Has Raytheon hired felons in the past?

Raytheon offered no comment on this. On top of that, we couldn’t find any proof of someone with a felony having gotten hired at Raytheon.

Does Raytheon hire people with misdemeanors?

We were also able to find no proof of people with misdemeanors having gotten hired at Raytheon before. Don’t be discouraged, though. It’s possible that people have gotten hired with felonies and misdemeanors before.

Will Raytheon hire you with pending charges?

The company isn’t precisely forthcoming on their hiring practices for people with criminal records. If your charges are for something minor, they might hire you, but they’re likely going to want a resolution on charges before deciding.

Is Raytheon on the Ban the Box list?

Ban the Box is a campaign that aims to get rid of unfair questioning on applications, including ones about criminal history. The Fair Chance Business Pledge is a pledge companies can take to commit to equal hiring practices.

Sadly, Raytheon is not part of either of these movements. However, their HR Representative told us that Raytheon was an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Does Raytheon have special programs for hiring felons?

Raytheon doesn’t have a special program for hiring felons. Don’t lose hope though. Keep reading to see what the odds are of getting a job at Raytheon with a felony.

What are the odds someone with a felony will get hired?

The odds that a former felon will get hired at Raytheon are uncertain. We could not find any proof that Raytheon has ever hired a former felon. Raytheon also didn’t tell us if any felonies were cause for disqualification.

However, Raytheon didn’t tell us that felons were unwelcome to apply. They said their HR Department views everything on a case-by-case basis, so there’s a chance! Keep reading to learn about some possible jobs you could apply for!

What are some entry-level jobs?

When people think of Raytheon, they usually think about electrical engineering or post-military jobs. Don’t worry, though. Raytheon is a giant company with several different entry-level jobs, a lot of them require at least a secret clearance — but there’s at least one job that doesn’t!

• Supply Chain Associate: Don’t have a secret clearance, but want to get your foot in the door? For this position, Raytheon doesn’t require any shipping experience. All you need is the ability to lift 28 pounds and some experience with Microsoft Office Suite. While you don’t need a Secret clearance right away, you need to be able to get one within a year of starting.
• IT Associate: Have you obtained a Secret security clearance and have the ability to gain a Top Secret one within a year? Good with computers? Consider applying for the IT Associate position, where the only required skills are: Microsoft Office, Windows 10 and the ability to speak to customers with respect. This is an excellent position to work your way towards if you’re willing to do some self-development.

Raytheon also hires a lot of contractors, so if Raytheon is in your area, make sure to talk to your local staffing agencies. For a big company like this, getting your foot in the door can be hard. That’s why we made you guide on how to get a job at Raytheon with a felony. Keep reading to see our recommended approach.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

Good news. On Raytheon’s application, it doesn’t ask about criminal history. If you think you have a shot at getting a security clearance or already have one, keep reading. Any good job hunt starts with research.

Research

First, you need to find out if you have a shot at obtaining a security clearance. If you can’t get one, Raytheon will not hire you. If you want to learn about your chances, click here to jump to that section!

If you have clearance, or think you’ll be able to get one, you need to start researching Raytheon’s jobs page. Find the position you’re looking for and look at all the requirements. For example, if you want to go for the Supply Chain Associate job, you may want to get a job at a warehouse to make your resume stronger.

Meanwhile, you will want to do everything you can to get good references. When applying for a security clearance, Clearance Examiners will require you to list people who can attest to your good character.

Interview

If you get an interview at Raytheon, you’ll want to dress in business professional attire. Arrive to your interview site early. Be ready to answer tough questions about your job experience and past life. Anything you leave out during your Raytheon interview will eventually make it back to them, either through your background check or clearance investigation.

Also come prepared with questions of your own. Asking questions doesn’t make you difficult. It actually shows you care about where you work. Raytheon doesn’t hire just anybody — they want someone who really wants to be there.

After your interview, you will have to hurry up and wait. For a job like this, it can sometimes take months before you know if you’ll be given a job offer.

Raytheon does background checks; they told us so. The Raytheon HR Rep said that a third party company gives background checks before the job offer is given.

One thing worth noting is that many Raytheon positions require having a security clearance or the ability to gain one.

If you get screened for a security clearance, everything in your record will be investigated.

What to know about background checks:

For some states, seven years is the limit of how far a background check can go. If your felony took place seven or more years ago, it will not be a factor in these states:

• California
• Colorado*
• Kansas*
• Maryland*
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire*
• New York*
• Texas*
• Washington*

(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)

Every bit helps. In certain states, crimes in which you were declared not guilty will not be disclosed on your background check. See them here:

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Indiana (limited check)
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New York

It can’t all be good news. If you live in one of the states below, they’ll look at your entire record. Guilty or not guilty, all charges and convictions will be visible. Keep that in mind when applying in these states:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• DC
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana (extensive check)
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Company ratings

Before you apply for a company, it helps to know what its employees think of it. On Glassdoor, Raytheon scored a 3.6 rating out of 5 stars. A whopping 71% of Raytheon employees would recommend working there and 87% approved of the CEO. Employees clearly enjoy working there, but what are the pros and cons?

Pros include good benefits and a good work life balance. Cons include the need for travel. Some employees also said only the upper management gets the flexibility.

What felonies Raytheon will not hire

Unsurprisingly, a company that works with government contractors has a few felonies on their no-go list.

Here they are:

There are three categories of persons who are exempt from getting any kind of clearance:

(1) any person who is an unlawful user or addicted to a controlled substance; (2) any person who is deemed mentally incompetent by a licensed professional; and (3) any person who has been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions.

What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?

Clearance Examiners also look harshly on felonies like embezzlement and DUIs.

Each examiner (and Raytheon’s HR representatives) will look at each case individually, though. It’s up to you to compare your situation to the standards set by the government.

Does Raytheon hire sex offenders?

They didn’t tell us, and we didn’t see any evidence online that they would or would not.

Does Raytheon drug test?

We couldn’t find anything directly from Raytheon that said they drug tested employees. However, we did find a source where people claiming to be Raytheon employees said they were given a pre-employment drug screen.

Odds are that Raytheon does drug test and it’s recommended that you be ready to take one.

Have you applied for a job or worked here? Share your experiences

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