New management doesn't know how to run a defense company - Senior Principal Engineer Raytheon Employee Review

2.0
3 Apr 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Fun, interesting problems to work on Good co-workers

Cons

Raises and promotions not keeping up with competition. Losing lots of engineers to other companies: -Newer engineers leave for pay raises - Experienced engineer is now responsible for their job, and everyone else who left. - Experienced engineers leaving because of unrealistic expectations to support multiple efforts that each require full time - Extremely stressful environment for anyone left who knows how to get anything done. I'm only here because I don't want to move my family. My wife and doctor told me I need to leave ASAP to reduce stress.

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exciting work Fast paced Great team members Great leadership Great development opportunities

Cons

Weak promotions Weak bonuses Inability to turn dev opportunities to new roles

3.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great entry level company. You will learn a lot on the job. There is a lot of opportunity for career movement.

Cons

Slow-paced (could be a pro for some people) Lots of "red-tape" / paperwork Management is questionable. Couldn't land prime contracts and over committed on some proposals. This led to massive layoffs.

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