Get ready to work 90+ hours in a single week and get paid for forty. - Senior Principal Engineer RTX Employee Review

1.0
May 1, 2014
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Pros

Raytheon pays pretty well in terms of your annual salary; however, you have to work so many uncompensated hours that the hourly wage isn't very good.

Cons

The work/life balance is terrible. Some people have been required to work as much as 97 hours in a single week. If you have a complaint, HR automatically and reflexively sides with upper management against the lower level employees.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Been great for my development as a semi-recent college grad!

Cons

Lots of bureaucracy as there is with many large companies

5.0
Jan 29, 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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