Bad Management, Talented Team - Systems Engineer Intellisense Systems Employee Review

Earlier this year, I would have rated Intellisense four stars. However, since the new CEO’s appointment, changes in management, and a series of layoffs — five rounds in four consecutive months — the company’s direction feels increasingly uncertain. New management often brings in people from their previous companies, which sometimes compromises the emphasis on securing top talent. After multiple layoffs, morale has taken a serious hit, yet expectations around project timelines remain unchanged, adding pressure to an already strained workforce. This leadership team doesn’t seem to fully understand the scope of engineering roles. Critical tasks are frequently misallocated — for example, scientists performing technician duties, software engineers handling qualification testing and EMI, and myself, a Systems Engineer, transitioning from a fully staffed team to being the sole engineer on a project. This role consolidation has required me to handle assembly, testing, project engineering, and more. It’s disappointing to see a company with so much potential deteriorating due to what feels like mismanagement and an unwillingness to course-correct. As the lead engineer on my projects, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these layoffs have hindered progress, making it difficult for any new team to quickly get up to speed. I genuinely care about this company and wish them success. I hope they begin listening to their staff, as morale has been deeply affected.