New management doesn't know how to run a defense company - Senior Principal Engineer Raytheon Employee Review

2.0
3 Apr 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Fun, interesting problems to work on Good co-workers

Cons

Raises and promotions not keeping up with competition. Losing lots of engineers to other companies: -Newer engineers leave for pay raises - Experienced engineer is now responsible for their job, and everyone else who left. - Experienced engineers leaving because of unrealistic expectations to support multiple efforts that each require full time - Extremely stressful environment for anyone left who knows how to get anything done. I'm only here because I don't want to move my family. My wife and doctor told me I need to leave ASAP to reduce stress.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good environment to learn entry level Cybersecurity within RMF. Tucson, AZ has a good training team/program. I came within RTX with another role and so far, the training and support is very helpful. Good work life balance. Opportunities for growth.

Cons

As always, the pay bands are very disproportionate; Its hard to evaluate pay ranges on average without coming to sites such as Glassdoor.

3.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great entry level company. You will learn a lot on the job. There is a lot of opportunity for career movement.

Cons

Slow-paced (could be a pro for some people) Lots of "red-tape" / paperwork Management is questionable. Couldn't land prime contracts and over committed on some proposals. This led to massive layoffs.

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