Pros
Many of the employees here are genuinely talented and hardworking. The engineers, technicians, and project management staff know their craft and care about doing good work. The people you work alongside day to day are supportive and collaborative, and the technical capability within the team is strong.
Cons
If you enjoy meetings, you will never run out of them here. It is common to have meetings to discuss the many issues, meetings to prepare for other meetings, and occasionally meetings about how the previous meetings went or to plan the next meeting. By the time the meetings end, the actual workday is just beginning midway through the day. The management approach is extremely hands on, and not in a good way. Experienced professionals are hired for their expertise, but decisions often require multiple layers of oversight, and are oftentimes wrong. At times it can feel like trying to drive a car while someone in the passenger seat keeps reaching over to adjust the steering wheel. The workplace environment can also feel tense at times, as many employees are cautious about making decisions without approval. Imagine a room full of capable adults quietly doing their work while everyone double checks whether something needs another sign off before moving forward. That tends to describe the general atmosphere. There is also noticeable turnover in certain leadership roles. New managers occasionally come in with ideas for improving processes or modernizing operations, but implementing meaningful change can be difficult. The result is that initiatives sometimes stall before they have a chance to gain momentum. The company clearly has talented people and the capability to accomplish impressive work. However, the overall structure can make it feel a bit like trying to run a marathon while someone periodically asks you to stop and explain how you plan to finish the race