ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) has opened a new facility in the Sandia Science and
Technology Park, expanding its operations to develop and produce
range monitoring and telemetry systems for the U.S. and its allies.
The expansion will bring 60 new high-tech manufacturing jobs to the
state over the next six years.
The company employs more than 350 workers in science,
engineering, advanced manufacturing and management jobs at its
facilities in Albuquerque and
Diné, located on the Navajo Nation.
"Raytheon is growing its high-tech manufacturing footprint in
rural and urban New Mexico, where
workers are producing vital national security technology," said
Todd Callahan, Raytheon Naval Area and Mission Defense vice
president. "New Mexico has a long
history of scientific excellence, and we value our strong
partnership with this state."
The new 72,000-square-foot building is the third facility for
Raytheon in Albuquerque. The
State of New Mexico and
City of Albuquerque helped pay for
site improvements through Local Economic Development Act, or LEDA,
funds. Governor Susana Martinez,
Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry and Raytheon leaders and employees
celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of
$24 billion and 63,000 employees, is
a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil
government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of
innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art
electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and
services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in
more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on
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