Old style defense contractor, trying to appear/look new - Senior Computer Technologist II RTX Employee Review

3.0
30 Apr 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Once you're in, fairly stable work conditions with good work/life balance. Great history and impressive product portfolio and contributions to science and Engineering. Ok benefits and work load. Great for women as the company is doing an insane hard effort to put women in high places, even when not fully qualified.

Cons

Like working for government, without the government benefits. Lots of politics. Need to be well connected to move forward otherwise you'll stop at a glass ceiling if not connected. Sick and vacation time is the same (PTO). Low bonuses and raises. No longer has a pension system. Company obsessed with Political Correctness including doing a great effort to put women in high places regardless if good or not, causing moral issues. CEO isolated from what's really happening by close minions. CIO running IT like a bank, not a defense contractor, causing lots of harm to the company.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
29 Jan 2016
Recommend
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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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