Pros
- Opportunity to work on interesting and significant projects. - Potential for learning and growth if you have a supportive leader. - Lockheed Martin looks good on your resume and can open doors.
Cons
1. **Unethical Leadership Behavior:** - Many leaders engage in talking behind employees' backs, which I found to be unethical and damaging to team morale. 2. **Invasive Monitoring:** - The company closely monitors employees, including screen activity. When they want to let someone go, they scrutinize time between projects and label it as "mischarging." As a leader, I saw this as petty and unfair. 3. **Unproductive Culture:** - The fear of being seen as unproductive creates a culture where employees feel compelled to say yes to every project. This leads to the creation of complex programs and projects just to appear busy, rather than focusing on meaningful work. 4. **Superficial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Efforts:** - The company’s DEI initiatives seem insincere. During the George Floyd protests, a leader asked if I was okay in a way that felt performative. Moreover, there are almost no minority leaders outside of HR roles, which underscores the lack of genuine commitment to diversity. 5. **Outdated Technology and Disjointed Operations:** - The technology is behind the times, and the company operates like a collection of small businesses rather than a cohesive unit. This division makes it difficult to find documentation and resources, often taking months. 6. **Leadership Quality Varies:** - Your experience at Lockheed Martin heavily depends on your immediate leadership. I encountered a leader who was particularly fake and backstabbing, which made my experience negative. However, if you find a supportive leader, you can have a positive and educational experience.