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Lockheed Martin Senior Software Engineer reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(322 total reviews)
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James D. Taiclet

65% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Software Engineer Senior employees have rated Lockheed Martin with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 322 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer Senior professionals have a good working experience there. Lockheed Martin is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer Senior professionals compared to other employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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322 reviews
4.0
Jul 29, 2013
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Pros

Great benefits, that begin the day you begin. The organization cares about their employees and when Sequestration forced layoffs, LM insisted on doing the right thing and giving the affected employees a 2 week notice. They provided help through their Career Talent group: on resumes, cover letters and interviewing.

Cons

The ratio of employees to management was high in the area I worked. There was no recognized team leader. With employees in several different buildings or even different areas of the same building, it was difficult to communicate with each other on projects. But this is more attributed to the placement of the employees by the FAA, to whom the LM had a contract.

4.0
Jul 13, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Large company typically meaning there is 'some' work available. Good benefits, flexible time. Good emphasis on ethics, safety.

Cons

Easy to get lost and there are fewer and fewer higher positions. Managers make up majority of your work experience (mine is great, but can be so-so). Things happen slowly due to all the processes, and the regular employees have little say once something has been mandated.

1.0
May 27, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

I've been working nearly 30yrs at multiple companies, with 12yrs at LM Aero. Pros: I've never seen a company that requires so very little for such good pay. Corporate welfare abounds here. If you have a family (that you like spending time with), then this place is awesome. You can strap on your golden skates, and be home at the same time ever evening, and have every weekend off. It's really great for spending the most about of time with your family.

Cons

It is the most absurd place I've ever worked. Burning budget so as not to "give back" anything is common practice. Be prepared for an amazing level unproductive time. The old military adage, "Hurry up and wait.", is alive and strong here. The first day I was here, a senior worker told me young hire sometimes had a hard time due to the slow pace of work. I should have run right there. :)

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