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      Mercury Systems

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      Mercury Systems Reviews

      2.9

      41% would recommend to a friend

      (761 total reviews)
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      Bill Ballhaus

      54% approve of CEO

      37% positive business outlook

      Mercury Systems has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 761 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Mercury Systems employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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      761 reviews
      4.0
      30 Aug 2017

      Administrative at HQ

      Administrative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Mercury is THE place to be. The company is forward moving both in it's development of products and it's people. Most companies pump out a culture/values statement, but it's rare to see it ever take meaningful form. At Mercury the executive team means what they say, and they walk the talk. I feel welcome and valued at this company. When our executive team briefs us on the status of the company, they are actually telling the truth and giving useful information instead of the dog & pony show you see elsewhere. I'm so glad a came to work here.

      Cons

      The HR department is very harsh. To new candidates, I'd say, ignore the unprofessionalism, and just get past that part. The rest of the company is staffed with awesome people that you'll love working with!

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      Mercury Systems Response
      8y
      I really appreciate your feedback and I’m glad you are happy working at Mercury. We continue to strive to make Mercury a great place to work. It’s good to know that even as we’ve grown, our efforts to walk the talk are being noticed and our core values are resonating with employees, both new and existing. Our rapid organic and acquisition related growth has caused us to evolve. Specifically, over the last 12 months Human Resources at Mercury has undergone a complete transformation - as a team and as a function. We have worked to bring on board exceptional HR talent, many of whom are new, to guide the business through this transition and to implement the necessary enterprise tools and processes that will enable us to scale and that will grow with us. All of this is occurring while the HR team is still getting to know one another and working to define responsibilities and expectations. Given all they are trying to accomplish, some turbulence is to be expected, but this is no excuse for the poor treatment you’ve referenced. Emma Woodthorpe and I have been and will continue to work with the HR team to ensure that appropriate human interactions remain a priority and in line with our values. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your feedback here on Glassdoor. I sincerely appreciate your candor and wish you continued success at Mercury. -Mark Aslett, President and CEO
      2.0
      23 Dec 2017

      Disappointing

      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Some intelligent and pleasant coworkers; small company "family" feel; good company outlook; nice facilities; solid resume builder; good benefits

      Cons

      Unprofessional "leaders" yelling at other employees during meetings causing an aggressive, hostile work environment when management's goals aren't met; micromanagement and lack of trust; lack of proper training with new software tools; unrealistic expectations from middle and upper management; salary is not competitive in A&D industry; extreme favoritism and unfair treatment is common; most employees are overworked and exhausted; and, worst of all, no one will speak up about any of these issues in fear of being fired. Good luck working here!

      1.0
      8 Jun 2019

      Don’t look behind the curtain

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great employees who care for one another. This doesn’t include the majority of senior leadership if it was up to them the company would have already sunk like the titanic. Meaningful work Leading edge technology

      Cons

      Leadership all the way up to the executive team talk a good game about how important Cultures and Values are but behind the curtain they are not walking the walk. They are growing fast but there are bodies left in their wake; just look at turnover. Don’t expect to be developed because no one has time they are too busy trying to meet unrealistic revenue targets. Don’t seek help from HR they don’t care and that comes from the top down. Be cautious if you want to work here be prepared to work long hours, not be appreciated or listened to; you are just a means to an end.

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      Mercury Systems Response
      6y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. As you point out, Mercury has grown significantly over the last few years and we recognize that this has resulted in both exciting opportunities and challenges. Growing as rapidly as we are, we know there is an essential need for communication that is transparent, inclusive and keeps pace with our fast-paced work environment. As one of the three foundational elements of our culture, communication is critical to our success. And while we may not always get it right, we are committed to continuous improvement, including making information more accessible, seeking new opportunities for team members to share feedback and concerns, and utilizing the feedback we receive to inform change. While we are results oriented, we know we work best and succeed as a team, so honest and respectful feedback is important and taken seriously.
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