Is RTX a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at RTX have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 355 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of RTX employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at RTX now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at RTX .

Does RTX pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at RTX with 2.7 out of 5 stars based on 355 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 28.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at RTX.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at RTX?

50% of Software Engineer employees at RTX would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 11% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated RTX with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.9 rating for culture and values and 3.4 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 965 reviews)); "Great people to work with as they are very helpful" ((in 579 reviews)); "Good pay [eventually] but have to be willing to move around the country to get to achieve higher levels to get it" ((in 544 reviews)); "Sometimes when contracts come in we have to stay late to work but usually the work life balance is good." ((in 511 reviews)); "The salary is good and no holes in benefits." ((in 185 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 158 reviews)); "Toxic culture and politics in some business units" ((in 129 reviews)); "Very low raises." ((in 107 reviews)); "Senior leadership and HR are very out of touch and genuinely don't care about the employees they claim to protect." ((in 94 reviews)); "No training for new employees" ((in 93 reviews))

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3.7

50% would recommend to a friend

(355 total reviews)

Christopher T. Calio

9% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Software Engineer I employees have rated RTX with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 355 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer I professionals have a good working experience there. RTX is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer I professionals compared to other employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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355 reviews

4.0

Jun 14, 2022

Good Emploter

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The 3D tank simulation project was interesting.

Cons

I had a boss that was aloof.

3.0

Jun 12, 2022

Good WLB and job security, but low pay

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance, Hybrid schedule so work from home quite a bit Security-you will only lose your job for gross misconduct.

Cons

Compensation, which is said to be about on par with other defense contractors. I found it to be lower.

4.0

Jun 10, 2022

It's Good.

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable work environment for people

Cons

Lower than average pay for software

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