RTX reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(7,776 total reviews)
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Christopher T. Calio

59% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

RTX has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,776 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The RTX employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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8K reviews
4.0
Jul 9, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work hours. Benefits aren't too bad. Job security as long as you're at least halfway competent or showing an effort. Relatively high starting salary. Good amount of freedom in implementing new technologies; as long as it works, it's okay. Great pool of talented developers. Good place to start a career.

Cons

In terms of web technologies, they are constantly playing catch-up. Web technologies are not pushed by management and are basically left to developers to decide what new technologies are worth implementing, and even then, it has to be compatible with their archaic infrastructure. Pay raises are dependent on how well you can sell yourself and what you've been doing all year; basically it is a huge BS fest and whoever can BS the best wins! You will likely get a raise every year, but the average raise is 3%, which will likely not cover the annual cost of living increase. Even though the company is filled with amazing talented developers, it is also filled with some pretty bone-headed, uninformed managers who are stuck in an old way of doing things. Depending on where you work or what project you're on, they can be a bit stingy when it comes to getting you the equipment you need to do your job.

4.0
Jul 8, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

RMS appreciates hardworking individuals, and recognizes high-value contributors with rapid responsibility growth and promotions. The chief engineers I had the privilege of working with there were exceedingly competent in both technical aspects of their programs and the politics of funding. On a personal level, it is very fulfilling to contribute to the safety of our nation's warfighters.

Cons

The "matrix organization" of RMS (program vs department) results in a behemoth monster where the left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing. This results in a yearly promotion system where you are ranked by people who barely know what you look like against peers that work on different programs, in different buildings, on the other side of town. So, if you are hired by a misogynist who thinks you are a "risk" then you should be prepared for a lifetime of making significantly less money than your peers, even if your program thinks you are an amazing engineer.

4.0
Jul 7, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Stability, friendly people, interesting work

Cons

limited opportunities for advancement, limited salary growth for long term employees. Some problems with moving around in the company. Your reputation follows you

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