Lockheed Martin Software Engineer reviews

The best reason to work for LMT are the projects we do. You can't work on the kinds of things that you do here anywhere else. Want to work on Manned Space Flight, Planet exploration or an important defense project... this is the place. The technical challenges are tougher than anywhere else I've worked. The sense of purpose is also stronger than anywhere else. It's important to realize too that LMT is really hundreds of companies under one name (the product of 20 years of M&A). If you feel stuck or don't like the culture at a particular position and you work in an area where LMT has a couple of different operations you can move on, and often find a very different experience somewhere else. That sort of flexibility is really nice. Finally pay is good, benefits are excellent, and paid vacation is excellent. Flex work schedule is also excellent. If you just look at the pay you're not going to be blown away. But remember that generally overtime is paid even for salaried positions, which means you work less of it, and when you do you get paid.

Lockheed is an excellent employer for entry-level engineers. Their overall compensation and benefits package is fair, but where they really excel is in providing training opportunities for those who are interested. If you take advantage of them, Lockheed's leadership development programs, technical training classes, and tuition reimbursement benefit can be invaluable for professional growth. Obviously, they have a vast amount of geographically and functionally diverse job assignments if you are seeking variety. In general, Lockheed has a very flexible work environment and will try to promote a positive work-life balance.