RTX Systems Engineering reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(425 total reviews)
avatar

Christopher T. Calio

38% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Systems Engineering employees have rated RTX with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 425 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Systems Engineering professionals have a good working experience there. RTX is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Systems Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

425 reviews
3.0
Jun 18, 2025

Depends on the Program

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Tuition reimbursement is nice. Must be proactive to get any benefit from working here. Very knowledgeable engineers.

Cons

Some programs really suck. Sometimes go 6-8 months without speaking with your direct manager.

5.0
Jun 13, 2025

good!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job Security: Raytheon has steady government contracts, which means reliable employment even during economic downturns. Competitive Pay & Benefits: Solid salary, strong 401(k) matching, healthcare, and tuition reimbursement programs. Innovative Work: You get to work on real defense and aerospace tech — missiles, radars, classified systems — stuff that genuinely matters. Career Growth: Opportunities to rotate into different programs or divisions, plus support for graduate education and certifications. Work-Life Balance: Depending on the program, there’s flexibility — some roles allow 9/80 schedules and hybrid work.

Cons

Bureaucracy: Big company, big red tape. Decisions can be slow and processes overly complex. Clearance Pressure: Many roles require and are limited by security clearance — can delay projects and cause job limitations. Rigid Culture: Can feel old-school and slow to adopt change in some departments. Not as nimble as startups or smaller firms. Ethical Concerns: Some people take issue with working in the defense industry — not a con for everyone, but worth noting. Heavy Compliance: Strict ITAR/export controls and internal audits — necessary but adds to the stress and workload.

1.0
Mar 2, 2025

Eh, Meh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, great coworkers, and typically not micromanaged

Cons

Senior management is a bit too greeen

Viewing 13 - 15 of 425 Reviews

Glassdoor has 8,455 RTX reviews submitted anonymously by RTX employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if RTX is right for you.