“Satisfying and challenging, but you have to push, and stand your ground”

Pros:  “I enjoy the work very much, am on a great team, leadership is supportive, computer tech-refresh & IT Help Desk support is good, and I feel appreciated. Realistic long-term…”

Cons:  “Too many high-level engineers come unprepared to meetings, too many people in meetings, too many hijackers and distractors in meetings. Depressing to sometimes see…” – Full Review

“Has changed to a typical corporate climate.”

Pros:  “Good benefits package and average pay for government contractors.”

Cons:  “Has changed from a 'family working together' to a typical corporate climate.” – Full Review

“A top notch place to work for people in the hi-tech defense services industry.”

Pros:  “There exists an extremly positive corporate culture all-around with a focus on providing the best people with the right skills to their customers. Constantly evolving…”

Cons:  “Virtually all of the positions are located in the NoVa area.” – Full Review

“Growth in position and great overall experience, but it appears men advance faster than women”

Pros:  “PACCAR offers employees the opportunity to expand their skill set and work on assignments above their job title. This allowed me to grow in my career and gain experience…”

Cons:  “The pay is below average and men often advance faster than women.” – Full Review

“I'm surrounded by geniuses”

Pros:  “A great place to work, i'm constantly impressed with the level of talent of the people I work with, smart, clever, easy to get along with and always at the top of their game.”

Cons:  “Sometimes it feels like you can't change things from the bottom up, however it is very easy to go talk directly to senior management, to get your voice heard, so…” – Full Review

“Arkema - Carrollton”

Pros:  “Was a great place to work in the 80's and 90's. Family atmosphere, wonderful people. Still has decent salaries and benefits.”

Cons:  “Arkema (especially the Carrollton, KY plant) is dying on the vine. Horrible management. Senior management was ducking for cover and constantly pointing the finger…” – Full Review

“Growth in position and great overall experience, but it appears men advance faster than women”

Pros:  “PACCAR offers employees the opportunity to expand their skill set and work on assignments above their job title. This allowed me to grow in my career and gain experience…”

Cons:  “The pay is below average and men often advance faster than women.” – Full Review

“Has changed to a typical corporate climate.”

Pros:  “Good benefits package and average pay for government contractors.”

Cons:  “Has changed from a 'family working together' to a typical corporate climate.” – Full Review

“Good place for work and learning”

Pros:  “working with smart people who share information and experience freely opportunity for advancement within many BU within the company state of art project”

Cons:  “Irvine is quite and expensive city research environment is not as good as Rampus or Intel after being for awhile you might get bored” – Full Review