TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society
for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) presented its 2014
National Most Promising Engineer of the Year award to Raytheon
Company's (NYSE: RTN) Carla Sayan.
The award recognizes Sayan for her many outstanding technical
accomplishments at Raytheon Missile Systems.
"My work at Raytheon is exciting, challenging and rewarding. The
company creates an environment where employees want to innovate and
succeed," said Carla Sayan, Raytheon
Missile Systems Senior Information Systems Engineer. "I am so proud
to receive this award, and I'm proud of Raytheon's commitment to
always be on the cutting edge of technology."
Sayan joined Raytheon in 2008 and has worked on several critical
initiatives and applications in next-generation information systems
such as model-based engineering solutions and cyber-technology.
In addition to her accomplishments in Engineering and
Technology, Sayan has demonstrated a strong commitment to making
improvements in her community. She has been an active volunteer and
mentor regularly sharing her knowledge both inside the company and
in the community.
"Raytheon recognizes the impact and importance of giving back to
the community," said Sayan. "The company encourages employees to be
change agents by providing us with numerous opportunities to
volunteer our time and talents. Additionally, Raytheon fosters an
inclusive culture where everyone has a voice – It's one of the best
things about working here."
About SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los
Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers
employed by the city of Los
Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization
of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic
community. SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community
to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through
STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE's vision is a
world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the
leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of
$24
billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a
technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security
and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of
innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides
state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other
capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command,
control, communications and intelligence systems, as well
as cyber security and a broad range of mission support
services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit
us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.
Note to Editors
Sayan received the award Nov. 8 during the SHPE national conference in
Detroit, Michigan.
Media Contact
John B.
Patterson
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rmspr@raytheon.com
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