Is RTX a good company to work for as a Principle Systems Engineer?

Principle Systems Engineer professionals working at RTX have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 134 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of RTX employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Principle Systems Engineer Jobs at RTX now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Principle Systems Engineer interview questions at RTX .

Does RTX pay Principle Systems Engineer employees well?

Principle Systems Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at RTX with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 134 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 24.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Principle Systems Engineer salaries at RTX.

How happy are Principle Systems Engineer professionals working at RTX?

90% of Principle Systems Engineer employees at RTX would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 20% in the past 12 months. Principle Systems Engineer professionals have also rated RTX with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at RTX?

Software Engineer (302) , Systems Engineer (273) , Engineer (163) , Senior Systems Engineer (158) , Senior Software Engineer (143) , Systems Engineer II (110) , Mechanical Engineer (103) , Software Engineer II (103) , Financial Analyst (93) , Program Manager (83) , Principal Systems Engineer (76) , Manager (68) , Software Engineer I (63) , Electrical Engineer II (61) , Senior Systems Engineer II (61)

What are the pros of working at RTX according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and as long as you get on a good project you'll be satisfied." ((in 954 reviews)); "Great people to work with as they are very helpful" ((in 581 reviews)); "Sometimes when contracts come in we have to stay late to work but usually the work life balance is good." ((in 528 reviews)); "Good pay [eventually] but have to be willing to move around the country to get to achieve higher levels to get it" ((in 521 reviews)); "Good Salary and working with safe environment." ((in 180 reviews))

What are the cons of working at RTX according to real employee reviews?

"Managers don't reply to emails or phone calls inquiring about important business opportunities and needs." ((in 163 reviews)); "Raises are low." ((in 106 reviews)); "Senior leadership and HR are very out of touch and genuinely don't care about the employees they claim to protect." ((in 98 reviews)); "No training for new employees" ((in 90 reviews)); "Often there is no communication of the primary direction for any single program." ((in 31 reviews))

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4.3

90% would recommend to a friend

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92% positive business outlook

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Principle Systems Engineer employees have rated RTX with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 134 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principle Systems Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. RTX is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principle Systems Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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134 reviews

5.0

Apr 8, 2026

Good Company

Senior principal systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company means the ebb and flow of contracts means you'll always have a place to grow, or move to

Cons

Its really tough to get promoted, would recommend fighting for a higher level at time of hiring.

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

Great Company

Principal systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Lots of programs and opportunities

Cons

- Depending on the program and coworkers you are paired with, the job could be challenging.

3.0

Aug 6, 2025

Leaders are disrespectful

Principle systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay and benefits are good.

Cons

Chief Engineers are disrespectful to mid-level and junior engineers.

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