2.0
Feb 18, 2015
Former employee
Tucson, AZ
Recommend
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Pros
OK place to start an engineering career. Looks good on the resume. Steady paycheck and decent salary. 9/80 work week is wonderful.
Cons
Benefits declining rapidly with employees paying increased cost for what is left. OK for recent engineering grads or vets (revolving door well greased). Other disciplines need not apply. Defense industry is a specialty field. Moving to the larger commercial environment is challenging. Three "G's: Get in; Gain experience; Get out. Planning a long career at Raytheon requires an emergency fund for when they hire two replacement grads and you are "retired out" to the street.