Folks are being walked out of McKinney site today. Does anyone know the rationale of who’s being let go and why?
Hey y'all!
I am soon to be a Raytheon employee once again as I just got picked up for a position at the McKinney, Texas location. I previously served as a contractor for Raytheon Intelligence & Space up in Aurora, Colorado.
I never got the true experience of what it is like to work on a Raytheon campus because I was working out on Buckley Space Force Base during my time there.
I guess my ultimate question would be:
What type of amenities exist on Raytheon campuses? (E.g. cafeteria, gym, etc.)
Thank you in advance for your answers!
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I start work in October and I’m suppose to relocate to to McKinney. I will be glad to receive suggestions for housing in the area be it Dallas, McK or near by cool city that’s close to everything
I have been thinking of applying at the McKinney tx location. Can anyone who is working here so production or maintenance positions tell me how the pay is or if you think it’s worth leaving Tyson foods for. How stable is it there as well?
Does anyone here know what the current capacity levels are at McKinney and Citiline? They told us that while we have to RTO on 10/21, there may not be enough spaces for everyone and if thats the case then spots will be dolled out first to those that have to be onsite more (too collaborate with their team, others, etc I suppose). Meaning some may either stay remote or become hybrid. This is such a clustermess. Not much more than a month away and we still know nothing more than when they made the announcement.
I've been told that McKinney and Citiline are both currently at around 90%. Of course, I have no idea how many are supposed to be returning at these sites other than my own team which. I suppose they may located us at Citiline if they run out of room at McKinney (God I hope they run out at both).
Looking for honest answers. I've seen plenty of people leave Raytheon just to come back a few years later. 2 parts to the question: why did you leave and why did you come back? Was it just for the pay bump? Was the grass not greener elsewhere?
I’ve never worked in one, but I’m interviewing with RTX-McKinney, Tx this week. Do cell phones work onsite? Are you even allowed to use them? What’s security like, generally?
Hi everyone, just looking for some advice and feedback on your experience for RTX sites in Texas and living in the area? Houston ideally or Dallas area (McKinney or Richardson, or others I guess).
Contemplating moving with the family for cost of living reasons and sunshine. Mechanical engineering background at mid career.
Coming from Pacific Northwest, is it more affordable? Are there enough mechanical engineering opportunities and growth…etc.?
Just about to start my job in the north dallas/Mckinney area. I had some questions for anyone who holds the same job title in the company at RIS.
What is a day on the job like for you and your team?
What can I do to better prepare myself for the position as a software engineer other than leetcode and youtube videos? (because that's what I'm doing right now xD)
What are the overall goals and aspirations of the team and expectations of each member in the team?
what kind of software and utilities can I practice with outside of work before i start?
how is your work life balance?
I will still be awaiting clearance when I start so what are some of the expectations I should have before starting?
Is there anything I should ask for before starting or on my first day such as documents or paperwork?
and any other helpful tips and tricks for having a great start at RIS. thanks in advance.
I'm just a measly production operator but I do have advice on McKinney if you arent familiar with the area by the time you start: avoid 380 if you can. There's a street behind the south side of the campus called White Street that'll take you to the highway if you need to take it.
I’m lvl 2 but just started at Raytheon last year.
Your work is dependent on your department/program so take what everyone says with a grain of salt and not necessarily what you should expect.
For myself, my team does more integration and testing than development. I’d say I code only 15% of the time, typically resolving software bugs. I only have one meeting in the mornings which is just for giving daily status.
You will learn everything you need to know on the job. Google is your best friend and don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Be proactive in learning and in searching/asking for things to do when you run out of work.
Personally, i work 8-9 hrs a day and get off early on fridays when i can. My manager is flexible with our time as long as we get all our work done and communicate status. Some folks come in at 8 or 9, others around 1 or 2 and stay later. We just work it out. You should speak with your manager on schedule expectations. They’ll likely go over it with you on day 1.
Also, there’s a starbucks cafe onsite so if that’s to your taste. Cafeteria food is ok but gets bland after eating there all the time. Would recommend bringing your own lunch.
Anyways, congrats on the new position and glad to have your onboard!
Hey all, I’m in CA and thinking of moving to Texas next year some time, most likely during the summer. I’m a P3 electrical engineer in a HCOL and want to live in a more affordable place.
My first thought is Texas, namely McKinney since we are the same business unit and an internal transfer would be easier. However, I’m open to other areas (even states) that have a good balance of lower cost of living and good tech jobs.
Do any of you non-CA people have any input on this? Like maybe “avoid living in this part of town” or “look into this Raytheon location” etc. really open to your thoughts and ideas.
Throwaway account for obvious reasons.
I graduated college around the end of last year, brimming with excitement and the prospect of opportunity. I get a job offer from Raytheon, move some states over to start a new chapter of my life. Few weeks before my start date, I get notified that I'll have to wait a few more months to start my employment. I thought, okay, minor inconvenience but I could use a short break after college to get everything in order. Start date finally comes around, grouped with other new hires on awaiting assignment. Ends up taking a few more months for myself to get put on a project, again I think, okay, minor inconvenience but should be smooth sailing from here.
I have now been working for half a dozen months or so on a project and I honestly think I haven't been this depressed before. I work in a closed area, surrounded by people that are atleast 10 years older than me, with absolutely nobody to talk to and relate with (no offense to them of course). If this wasn't bad enough, I feel like trying to get anything done is like pulling teeth out, everybody is constantly scrambling around trying to meet deadlines and I'm the least of their problems. You would think at a company of this size there would be helpful training in place to get things up to speed, but no, most of the time it's something along the lines of, "just figure it out, lol!" or, "all of that information is in the head of someone who either got laid off or left the company." I've barely learned anything since starting and I feel so atomized and dejected in my current situation. This job has sucked every last fiber of hope that I've had for the near future and I feel like everything that was promised for me were all just white lies. I should also add that some of the people I was first hired with are still on awaiting assignment, 7 MONTHS AFTER STARTING. It often makes me think how this company stays afloat, but either way I'm just planning to leave after 1 year and take the 50% payback for bonus/relocation.
If anyone has been in my current situation and would like to give me some words of wisdom, I would be eternally grateful.
WHERE IN MCKINNEY IS THE GOOD WELL PAYING JOBS!? The only options it seems (not really to familiar with the entire city) is warehouse jobs such as Aramark I came across driving that pay 20 an hour and overtime accepted. Any higher paying jobs anyone knows or can message me about. Post here or message with pay and requirements would be a plus!
Hi all,
I been at Raytheon (AZ) for about 2 years. I have a BS/MS in EE and this is my first job out of college. I work in an RF signal processing group. They really sold it as a place where I would learn and pick up more skills but I feel like all I’ve picked up is worsening depression. The general theme among early career engineers (I was surprised at how widespread the feeling is) is that you just get complacent and stagnant.. I really can’t stand it. I’ve spoken up to management but I honestly don’t give a shit about missiles so this place obviously isn’t the right fit for me. I’ve had job interviews for elsewhere (outside the defense industry) but no luck obviously. I had an offer from Northrop a few months ago but felt like it wouldn’t have made much of a difference in my general happiness (besides a small pay bump). I’m at a point in my life/career where I feel so lost about what path I want to pursue—I enjoy math and programming but not RF lol and it seems like it’s pigeon-holed me.
Ex-Raytheoners where did you escape to? How do you not get bogged down by feeling stagnant and complacent?!
I’ll appreciate any advice or roasts. Thank u
EDIT: thanks for all the feedback so far everyone I def feel better and have more hope that I can get out... just gotta keep at it
HR take note, I know you're lurking.
Hi, I happen to stumble upon this and decided to post it in case anyone is interested.
I've been told that there is a large Ada code base for the MTS program.
Job post: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/job/182575BR/Principal-Engineer-Software-Engineering
About MTS: Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) | Raytheon Intelligence & Space (raytheonintelligenceandspace.com)