- max you can really make here is ~80k, no matter the position. Expect that to be your cap no matter what promises are offered. - Owner thinks company loyalty comes in front of paying staff a competitive salary - Owner cannot take constructive criticism (his way or highway) and he has lost a lot of great staff due to this - Always get stuff in writing as you may need it when owner changes his mind For a level 1 or 2 engineer just starting, I recommend this place as you will build a good foundation to be successful elsewhere. As an experienced level 2 or 3, keep looking. You will be heavily under compensated / outpace your salary within 6 months.