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Propaganda Freight Train (NextGen LM) - Senior Software Engineer Lockheed Martin Employee Review

3.0
May 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great entry job out of college, good people to work with. You will get a clearance and learn the business of the military which is applicable to other defense industries. Decent pay in the beginning with good bumps, by the time you get to lvl 3-4 your raises will be minimal every year even with good ratings. 9/80 work schedule (can be a good or a bad thing) This means you get every other Friday off however you are expected to work 9 hours a day + commute time which depends on your situation.

Cons

Work/Life balance depends on the program you are working for. "Innovation" is scarce as most programs are built around a sea of GOTS/COTS - expect to be continuously fighting garbage that wasn't meant to work together as Software/Systems. Benefits (Health, etc) are diminishing / cost more every year as LM manages their own health exchange. Generally will not pay overtime unless your program is on fire (normally subject to 45hours+ before OT will be paid - not including the 'free 5 hours' to get to 45). This gets more interesting with 9/80 schedules + expected "All in" attitude. Current CEO (defaulted) seems to have something to prove in not a good way (opinion).

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5.0
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Pros

Work is great, 4x10 schedule is perfect...

Cons

It's far. I live over 60 miles and everyday in person is hell drive.

5.0
Aug 2, 2018
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Pros

High level of integrity throughout the company, open communications, and sincere interest in doing the right thing.

Cons

Unfortunately, I need to come up with twenty words of cons. When in reality after 41+ years in IT, I have no cons for Lockheed Martin. They are not perfect, but highly acceptable.

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