Great place to start engineering in the defense industry - Systems Engineer II RTX Employee Review

4.0
Jan 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

It's a large company with good benefits, good training and development opportunities, and a global presence. This was a great place to get my feet wet as a recent engineering graduate. The 9/80 schedule is great because then you can take every other Friday off to run errands or take a long-weekend getaway.

Cons

The matrix organization structure makes it difficult to understand who exactly you work for. As a defense contractor that relies on government spending, Raytheon also deals with a lot of volatility in its workforce.

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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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