Raytheon vision systems - Senior Systems Engineer RTX Employee Review

2.0
4 Aug 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is very good and the job presents few technical demands. I recommend this company to someone at a stage in their careers where they want to focus their real energies outside of work. For example, parents with young kids and engineers interested in earning a second degree while workin full-time do well here.

Cons

All levels of management are technically ignorant in general and new to RVS and IR sensors in particular (in my management chain no one has held their current job for more than 2 years). They thus lack technical knowledge or practical experience to make rational decisions. You will lack management support for growing your own or departmental capabilities because they honestly will have no frame of reference in which to evaluate any requests. Thus, decisions are made primarily on a political basis. If you are technically oriented, RVS is a poor choice.

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5.0
29 Jan 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I worked at Raytheon for over 4 years and had a great experience. The company provided many learning and growth opportunities. I was promoted twice during my tenure with the company, and my responsibility increased significantly. I felt like my management supported me and provided me with the career mentorship that I was seeking. I felt empowered and respected during my time there.

Cons

It can be difficult to work at such a large defense contractor company because of all the process and red tape. Things can move slowly, you have to be patient and pick your battles. That being said, if you learn how to work within the system, you can make a significant impact here!

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