The ideal job until management mis-steps - Senior Software Engineer II RTX Employee Review

4.0
Jan 31, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Direct-report supervisors are great. Appreciated professionalism of my co-workers. Great to work with them. Flexible schedules allow work-life balance, but there is a penalty for taking advantage of them. Paid time off between Christmas and New Years. People identified as high-potential can expect to see encouragement and support from management in terms of career advancement.

Cons

Can not trust communication from Upper management. People other than "high-pots" may be limited in career advancement, though immediate supervisors may provide support. Raytheon has a policy of rotating upper management from site to site, and there has been less promotion from within. Nepotism is alive and well. No windows

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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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