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Look beyond what you see during the interview - Anonymous employee NuWaves Engineering Employee Review

1.0

Dec 27, 2016

Anonymous employee

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Pros

NuWaves does a variety of projects and products which does provide some technical challenges and opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge. The work environment allows for casual attire (jeans when customers are not in house).

Cons

The president of NuWaves comes off very well during interviews and you may think any negative reviews here on Glassdoor have it wrong. The culture within NuWaves is nothing like what is presented during interviews. People are rewarded for telling the president what he wants to hear. Presenting honest, unbiased information which doesn't meet the president's view of things will be met with a variety of negative responses. The president often yells during meetings and will page employees using a Monte Hall, "Come on down", approach which is degrading to professionals. The people who have risen within NuWaves are either relatives of the president or people who will tell the president how smart he is, or both of these things. Do not blindly believe what you see and hear during the interview. NuWaves is in many ways the poster child for "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." NuWaves has all the buzzwords of open communication, honest communications, fail early, teamwork, etc. but the reality of the company culture is different. The president will openly yell at anyone in the company who he chooses to direct his attention toward. The company is directed solely by the president and the vice president has little direct power to make changes or policy. There are certainly people who will accept this work environment for the paycheck and some may even enjoy this type of culture. If you are one of these people, NuWaves may be for you. If you believe in what is presented during your interview with NuWaves about their culture and think that sounds good, you will likely be disappointed with the reality once you are an employee. Go into your interview with NuWaves asking a lot of question about how things actually happen. Try to get them to provide details on projects and not just buzzwords and catchy phrases.

NuWaves Engineering Response

We appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience during your time here at NuWaves. We would like to address a few points you mentioned: 1. We do offer a variety of technically challenging projects and products, presenting many opportunities for technical folk to learn and grow. Engineers and technicians seeking to expand their RF expertise can do so with the wide range of opportunities offered by NuWaves’ projects. 2. NuWaves is very protective of our culture and we work to continuously improve it through hiring and growing people with the right attitude, competency, and mindset to support our strategic business goals. Those who value growth, continuous improvement, leadership, and are up for a challenge will succeed in this environment. 3. Our President is very passionate and has high expectations of all employees. One aspect we continuously strive to instill in our culture is accountability at all levels of the organization. We do not ask that employees only deliver good news, but we do ask that they communicate issues and challenges to their teams and management rather than sweep them under the rug so that NuWaves can take advantage of opportunities rather be in fire-fighting mode. 4. NuWaves’ Leadership Team, including the President, values what employees have to say, whether it agrees with their current perspective or not. We seek employees who can bring a diversity of viewpoints and can work with us and their teams through any disagreements to achieve positive results for the business. On another note, due to the anonymous nature of employee surveys and the lack of context, issues that come up are often difficult to directly address. NuWaves does offer a variety of avenues to contribute to improving the company. Again, we do truly value your feedback and we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

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5.0

Oct 16, 2019

Director of production

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Pros

Great small business atmosphere. As a veteran-owned business, we are an extremely patriotic company. The opportunities for growth at NuWaves are vast – much better than I experienced with larger corporations. Put, NuWaves measures success in both business results and employees’ personal and professional growth.

Cons

NuWaves is not a fit for everyone. It is a fast-paced environment and results are demanded. Directors, project managers, and higher-level engineers are expected to contribute to the business development process. Those with a “that’s not my job!” attitude will not fit NuWaves’ culture.

NuWaves Engineering Response

Thanks for the review – your feedback is important to us. As a veteran-owned company our passion for supporting the military is obvious from the moment you set foot in the door. We value and respect our veterans and those currently serving. ‘It’s not my job’ attitude is definitely not a fit within NuWaves’ culture and would not be a reflection of our ‘Pursuit of Excellence’ Core Value. As a small business, we all often wear multiple hats and must support where needed to ensure the overall company excels at execution. For more information on NuWaves’ expectations with living our Core Values, you can visit: https://nuwaves.com/careers/

5.0

Jan 20, 2019

Engineering technician

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Pros

Approachable staff, Casual work environment, Interesting group of people to work with. Excellent place to work with a variety of unique RF design and testing problems. Company is making great efforts to continuously improve their design processes and communications. Upper management is making great strides in reducing inefficiencies in business processes. They are also making a fantastic effort at transitioning from a small to medium business and making sure certain things are lost in the transition. I expect significant growth of the business in the next few years. Recent training efforts are a fantastic step forward in improving employee skill sets. CEO is more approachable than he first seems Hard to get bored

Cons

Lower than industry average pay, Project Managers have a lot of control over labor planning which can create some interesting dynamics and a more short sided view of training efforts. There is an expectation of quick turn on projects without much buffer built in. This leads many support engineers and design engineers to put many hours in order to make up for lost time on the schedule. Occasionally cost cutting measures in certain overhead areas wind up costing more in the long run. Renting test equipment instead of purchasing, push-back on certain overhead items. Though I also believe this area has very recently been recognized and an effort has been made to improve in that area.

NuWaves Engineering Response

Thank you for taking the time to review NuWaves! We value your input, and appreciate that you approve of the added trainings. Although we don't always offer what larger corporations offer in monetary compensation, we strive to keep competitive in additional ways. We offer very competitive benefits, an on-site gym, a family-oriented atmosphere of continuous learning and growth, and don't forget the birthday holiday, just to name a few! We recognize that the field we work in can be very fast-paced and high-stress. It is important to the Leadership Team at NuWaves that each person is taking care of themselves. Our One-Team approach is vital in how we do business. We're all in this together. With the purchase of new testing equipment in January, it is our expectation that we alleviate some of the concerns that were expressed by the team. Communication is key. Thank you for being a great asset, and keep up the great work!

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