Look elsewhere if you can - Manager RTX Employee Review

1.0
May 23, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good, talented people are always leaving. If you aren't a horrible employee, you won't ever get laid off--they have a continuous need for fresh meat to feed the grinder. Simply by attrition of the better employees, you will have opportunity to move up in the company.

Cons

As a former Raytheon manager, I can say with 100% certainty that employee-facing management is mandated to abuse the workforce. Projects are perpetually underbid and over promised. Work-life balance is non-existent. Innovation is actively discouraged. The Aurora location is severely over-crowded. None of this will change any time soon.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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