Could be better - Engineer L3Harris Employee Review

2.0
4 Feb 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good job stability cleared engineers are in constant need.

Cons

Like many government contractors L3Harris is a matrix organization where you have program/business execution who provides your day to day tasking and a functional/discipline (Software, Mechanical, etc) organization that oversees your career from a bigger picture. It used to be that functional organization was very tightly coupled to the program execution side and would help remove roadblocks and redirect resources as needed. Within the last year there have been multiple functional reorganizations that have generalized the functional side to the point that they add zero value to program execution. Functional managers cycle in and out so much that they are out of touch with the employees and programs they are intended to support. What has resulted is a functional organization that does does not provide support to programs or employees but causes constant distractions with needs for information and support. From an employee standpoint the functional organization falls short in providing long term career oversight and does not take the time to understand their daily challenges. There is also a lack of professional training, recognition, and even basic necessities like computers because of constant budget issues. As a result, the company is witnessing a large amount of engineer attrition.

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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The compensation and benefits package are very strong and attractive

Cons

They doesn't allow remote work

2.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Missions are impactful to the world Top talent in specialized fields Wonderful people Respectful environment

Cons

Processes and policies are not robust enough to support the large growth / merger, which leaves everyone operating in silos and interpreting things in their own ways Shared service model is not structured properly Not enough critical thinking around how budgets should be allocated for tools, capital, and salaries Higher level leaders are too in the weeds and not working on the harder strategic aspects Businesses are not aligned with common products to gain best synergies as all businesses fight to defend $s not what actually makes sense for the company (radios sharing same suppliers are in completely different segments; CCAs are built across 10+ different factories managed by different management teams instead of a couple of large COEs) All leaders felt unempowered due to lack of ownership of budgets. Budgets were set but then adjusted at further levels without any additional discussion of new targets and how to achieve. Then budgets would be reallocated a few months into year if you weren't demonstrating that you truly need it. This drove teams to spend heavy up front and not make the smartest decisions at times

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