A good place to work no more - Senior Systems Engineer Ultra Maritime Employee Review

1.0
25 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

One day Advent will sell it, but only once they lose all of their business in Braintree. There's fewer and fewer good people left. Chantilly and Wake Forest sites are better.

Cons

Since being bought by private equity recently installed exec management regime has been very focused on wringing every last drop from the stone. Short term focus not a good move for the people. Lack of investment to fix known issues and poor enforcement of procedures affects product quality and cost. Not addressing people issues with scores of HR complaints is causing morale issues and permitting a toxic culture. Supply chain can't deliver and customers have noticed. Will get sold soon, so why work here if there's a large chance it closes and moves elsewhere?

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1) Smaller company feel with more opportunities to advance your career faster than a large company. 2) Generally positive changes from leadership the last 3 years. 3) Growth outlook for all sites is very good. Current ownership is focused on growing the business.

Cons

There has been a lot of change over the years - acquisitions and leadership changes. The company will be sold again soon. However, Advent doesn't like to sell to sharks who will steal the technology and let go of the people. Advent has a reputation to uphold in that regard. A lot of the negative reviews came from sudden culture changes a few years ago. Many benefits and policies are now in line with industry standards, for better or worse.

4.0
27 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The flexibility of being able to take care of my family and still being able to do my job is very helpful. The managers trust that I will get my work done and let me flex my time. Having every other Friday off is great too as it allows me to get my appointments in without having to use PTO.

Cons

Very fast paced and sometimes decisions from management are made before getting input from their employees.

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