College grad oppertunity, seasoned professionals stay away - Senior Systems Engineer RTX Employee Review

1.0
14 Sept 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Get to work on some very high level and profile projects. Lots of opportunities for graduating college students cause lets face it they can hire you for peanuts. Company is in charge of a number of different projects and programs so a lot going on. Decent benefits package.

Cons

Company treats engineering staff like fast food workers, and just throws bodies at a program. HR doesn't seem to know when to turn off hiring as you will constantly see new faces showing up in your department with everyone looking at them like we didn't ask for anyone new. At that point they will they lay off a ton of workers because there are too many bodies versus the amount of work. Their review process is a joke as it is setup that you cannot refute anything that is said in it, which is what they want because as long as they want you, you will get reviews saying how everything you are doing is fine or great. The second you get a bad review, which will come out of no where, start looking for a new job because you have been pre-marked for the next round of layoffs. As has been said in other reviews there is very much a clique among departments and managers and you better be in it if you want to stay, because that determines more then if you do your job.

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5.0
6 Jan 2026
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Pros

Good pay overseas assignment opportunities recognizable organization straight forward application process if you were good at your job in the Army great benefits

Cons

work culture is EXTREMELY contract dependent ( hit or miss) can hit a brick wall as far as career progression (on low-turnover overseas contracts)

5.0
29 Jan 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I worked at Raytheon for over 4 years and had a great experience. The company provided many learning and growth opportunities. I was promoted twice during my tenure with the company, and my responsibility increased significantly. I felt like my management supported me and provided me with the career mentorship that I was seeking. I felt empowered and respected during my time there.

Cons

It can be difficult to work at such a large defense contractor company because of all the process and red tape. Things can move slowly, you have to be patient and pick your battles. That being said, if you learn how to work within the system, you can make a significant impact here!

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