Does DEKA Research and Development pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DEKA Research and Development employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DEKA Research and Development. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DEKA Research and Development?

58% of DEKA Research and Development employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DEKA Research and Development 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DEKA Research and Development?

Software Engineer (24) , Mechanical Engineer (15) , Test Engineer (13) , Intern (10) , Engineer (9) , Test Technician (8) , Control Systems Engineer (7) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , QA Test Technician (4) , Quality Assurance Test Technician (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Software Developer (4) , Systems Engineer (4) , Controls Engineer (3) , Electrical Engineer (3)

What are the pros of working at DEKA Research and Development according to real employee reviews?

"The people I worked with were great" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great community and culture with smart engineers" ((in 15 reviews)); "Some great coworkers who deserve better." ((in 8 reviews)); "Flexible hours with good work life balance." ((in 7 reviews)); "Learned a lot about the QA testing and the documentation involved as well as did some really cool tests." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DEKA Research and Development according to real employee reviews?

"Extremely low pay for your industry on top of no equity for full time jobs" ((in 51 reviews)); "Poor training has led to poor management and lack of standardization and no structure." ((in 19 reviews)); "I hear salaries are low for software." ((in 12 reviews)); "There are some good managers, but they are far and few between." ((in 6 reviews)); "There is no benefits for contractors at all." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed DEKA Research and Development locations?

Manchester , New York , Derry , Exeter , Jacksonville , Lowell , Merrimac

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3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(89 total reviews)

Dean Kamen

76% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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3.8

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3.7

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3.7

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3.1

Senior management

2.8

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3.0

Jun 6, 2026

Supportive culture but below-market pay and benefits

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a culture of sharing and helping. Flat structure means everyone has a say. Plenty of projects and opportunities. Project dependent, but for the most part a fairly laid back culture.

Cons

Expect about 40% less than market average. They have difficulty keeping the people that are worth it. Year 0 and year 30 at the company have the same benefits, PTO, and bonus. No maternal/paternal benefits. General disbelief that any product will ever hit market or achieve internal milestones.

4.0

May 24, 2026

Great mission and smart people, but pay is low

Electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great med tech. Great mission, smart people

Cons

Ultra low pay, senior engineers making junior salaries and no real bonuses.

3.0

Jan 19, 2026

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Mechanical engineer

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Pros

Working on life changing devices Resources available in-house to assist your design and build Hands on and prototyping

Cons

Low pay Micro management (depending on project) Long Hours

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