Lockheed Martin Software Engineer II reviews

Speaking from the point of view of a software developer, there's no technical ambition at the company. Technology is very antiquated. The workers are just trying to earn a paycheck and do not care much for technical growth nor are they passionate about their work. As with any defense contractor, they are more concerned with the the reports and documents than a quality product.

Lockeed Martin, like many large organizations, has a dual career ladder. The technical side is somewhat short and pointy - not much room for growth there as "there can be only one." The management side has more opportunity, but once you cross into functional leadership, you're taken away from all things technical. There is a 1/2 ladder associated with the techncal side (technical management), but it's also very competitive. Really, it's a stable place to work but you don't expect to stay here for 30 years and get to the top.