OK company in a boring location - Mechanical Engineer RTX Employee Review

3.0
10 Mar 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is a very large division of a large company. There are lots of opportunities to do lots of different things, especially if you are an engineer. People are generally treated fairly and it is hard to complain about the 9/80 work week. Overtime is not generally expected, and Tucson is a good place to raise a family.

Cons

Advancement and raises are based as much on who you know and how long you have been in your current position than how competent you are. It is easy to get lost in the crowd if you don't know how to take control of your career. The city of Tucson can be oppressively hot in the summer and doesn't really have a lot of activities to keep childless people occupied.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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