Good Benefits... Managers, managers, managers - Software Engineer Boeing Employee Review

3.0
Jul 12, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

401K match, company paid health insurance (now I hear you have a deductible), good work life balance (almost too good), paid overtime

Cons

Most of the projects worked had 1:1 ratio of managers to engineers. It's very top heavy. However, before I left, they started pink slipping all the upper people that weren't adding value to the company. Company specialty is hardware. It does not know how to write "good" software. Most managers will assign whoever they want to "code" regardless of technical background. Budgets come and go. Not a good working environment if you want long term ownership of a project.

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5.0
Mar 28, 2026
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Pros

Working at Boeing gives you hands-on experience on commercial aircraft, which is highly valued across the aviation and aerospace industries. Exposure to high-quality standards, FAA regulations, and precision manufacturing builds strong technical credibility.

Cons

Many assembly tasks can be repetitive, which may feel monotonous over time. Precision work is critical, so attention to detail must be maintained constantly.

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent work-life balance compared to many aerospace companies. Good benefits (healthcare, retirement, PTO).

Cons

- Five days per week in the office - Parking can be challenging. - Working across multiple time zones (U.S., Brazil, India) creates coordination overhead - Compensation is not competitive for the Seattle area. - Limited opportunities for meaningful career growth. While there are internal career paths, I haven't found many opportunities that align with the technical challenges and responsibilities I'm looking for - SPEEA's seniority-based structure can slow advancement for newer employees - Programs have very long development cycles, so it can take years to see your work become a finished product - Less exposure to cutting-edge technology than companies focused on emerging products (space, medical devices, AI hardware, quantum computing, etc. Significant bureaucracy and slow decision-making

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