Business Development Graduate (GDP - September 2026 Start)

RTX Corporation; Hare Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Business Development Graduate to support sales growth in the APNT product line. The role includes conducting market research, engaging with customers, and building strategic relationships. Candidates must possess strong communication, analytical, and STEM skills. This position offers a comprehensive graduate development program, competitive salary, and a supportive working environment. Flexibility on location is required, and opportunities for global travel may present themselves during the tenure.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry, market, and customer research to identify opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and gain feedback.
• Collaborate with teams to support bid preparation and negotiations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Research and analytical skills

STEM skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Business Development Graduate will report directly to the Head of Sales for Advanced Products and will support the growth of sales in the Assured Position, Navigation & Timing (APNT) product line. This position will enable the individual to develop an excellent understanding of the Raytheon business as a whole; gain important insights into the internal and external drivers that impact the business; and work through all phase of pursuit captures. This could lead to roles within business development and bidding, as well as being of value in providing an excellent strategic grounding for any role within the organisation.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 (Leader) employer, committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for everyone.

Main Duties:

• Conduct industry, market, customer, technology and geopolitical horizon scanning and research to understand trends and dynamics to identify opportunities and potential risks.
• Leverage customer research, trends, and competitor analysis to identify potential opportunities.
• Engage with customers in the air, land and maritime domain to position our products; to understand what is important to them; and to gain feedback on technical and programme requirements.
• Build strategic relationships with existing and new customers in order become their APNT partner of choice.
• Collaborate with the bid team (including programme, technical, commercial and finance) to ensure customer requirements are understood and support the process of bid preparation / submission, follow up and negotiation.
• Ensure opportunity parameters and pipeline data is kept up to date so that business plans and forecast can be accurately maintained.
• Liaise with the engineering / technical teams to ensure products developments are align to market / customer needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Strategic Studies, Management, Business, Business Development / Sales, Economics, or a related field (already achieved or to be completed by 7 September 2026).
• SC Security Clearance application required. Please visit the government website for further information: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
• Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas.
• Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement.
• A passion for succeeding in a fast‑paced, technology industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.
• A full CV, including your university and pre‑university grades (GCSE/National 5/Highers/Advanced Highers/A Levels/College Course, etc.), and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role at Raytheon UK.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data, analytical tools and software; identify and focus on the critical business issues; and synthesize complex information to develop data‑driven insights.
• The ability to analyse data objectively, apply logical thought and offer solutions, taking a long‑term perspective.
• An intellectually curious mind, with strong critical thinking abilities, and a creative approach to generate ideas to solve business problems and draw sound conclusions.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate findings and insights in a concise and powerful manner to management and relevant stakeholders.
• The ability to work with cross‑functional teams and have the maturity and confidence to interact directly with senior executives across departments.
• Microsoft Training: Improving skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

Graduate Development Programme:

• Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and career development support.
• Business Skills: Gain hands‑on experience in project management, supply chain, strategy, and more, working on real‑world business challenges.
• Join our award‑winning STEM team at UK wide events from Airshows to careers talks.
• Community Impact: Join the ‘Million Makers’ challenge to support the King’s Trust in fundraising for social impact projects and also grow your business acumen, team working and networking skills.
• Pay Reviews: Biannual pay reviews in your first two years to ensure your career growth is matched with competitive compensation.
• Grow your network through attending a range of exciting Early Careers & STEM events.
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• Life Assurance (up to 6x salary).
• Flexible Benefits package.
• Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave).
• 37‑hour working week, with early finish on Fridays (hours may vary depending on role and site).
• Flexible working options available, where possible.

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. We are proud to support the UK Ministry of Defence and are invested in developing cutting‑edge technology to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including weapons and sensors, cyber security, and space. Raytheon UK is part of RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defence solutions. For further information please visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk.