Slow and tedious, paper-heavy work. Great place to work though. - Senior Software Engineer I RTX Employee Review

5.0
Jan 7, 2009
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Pros

Raytheon SAS is a great place to work. Managers are very hands-off and there is no real pressure to work overtime. I speak from having worked on 11+ programs at the company. The people are well-rounded and social which makes for a pleasant work environment.

Cons

It is a slow and traditional defense company. Work is paper heavy. The way contracts, bidding, and proposals work, innovation is a recipe for disaster at this company. However, this is true for all defense companies (and I've worked at several).

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5.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Been great for my development as a semi-recent college grad!

Cons

Lots of bureaucracy as there is with many large companies

5.0
Jan 29, 2016
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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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