Defense Radar Systems Analyst

Candidate interviewed through recruiter screen and hiring manager panel. Requisition was contingent on impending Department of Defense award. When contract was delayed, recruiter ceased all email replies for 60 days, yet the identical role remained prominently listed on Raytheon's career portal. ⭐ Ghost Severity Rating: 3.39 / 5.0 Rating Analysis: High severity driven by 8-month perpetual contingent posting (5.0), 60 days of absolute silence (4.5), and solid community consensus (4.6). Rubric Breakdown: Silence: 4.5/5.0 | Rounds: 2.5/5.0 | Take-Home: 1.0/5.0 | Reposting: 5.0/5.0 | Consensus: 4.6/5.0 🔗 Community Discussion & Evidence: Reddit (510 upvotes, 160 comments) — https://www.reddit.com/r/recruitinghell/comments/1cb0921/rtx_raytheon_contingent_radar_role_ghosted_60_days/ 🔍 LinkedIn Footprint: Perpetually Reposted (6+ months). Radar analyst roles active on LinkedIn and defense boards for 8+ months with rolling refresh cycles. Glassdoor reviews cite recurring lack of closure after contingent interviews.