Pros
Intelsat has a strong global presence, with operations and sales teams located around the world, including the U.S., India, and Brazil. Many employees are highly experienced and dedicated, some having been with the company since mergers with PanAmSat or GoGo. If you have a solid reputation and the drive to grow, there are opportunities to explore other roles and disciplines within the company. The work-life balance can be good depending on your role — some employees find they can coast without too much pressure.
Cons
Senior leadership often lacks direction, and decisions at the top don't always reflect the best interests of employees or the long-term health of the company. Promotions can be difficult to come by, and HR is often seen as a barrier rather than an ally. Endless reorganizations lead to confusion over responsibilities, and important tasks often fall to a small group of overburdened employees. Leadership changes seem motivated more by shareholder interests than company growth — the current CEO, for example, appears to have been brought in solely to facilitate a sale to SES. The company already has more leaders than it needs, and management roles aren’t always earned on merit. While the company is frugal with project funding, it still spends heavily on annual global sales meetings. DEI efforts feel performative — the company is already diverse due to its global nature, and recent political shifts have influenced internal policies in questionable ways.