The Lazy B kills your will to innovate - Software Engineer Boeing Employee Review

2.0
Oct 18, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting contracts Good vacation accrual rate based on seniority Good 401K plan

Cons

Limited innovation Tasks can be boring even though the contract appears fun Very mixed management - can be inept to great Nicknamed the Lazy B for a reason Aging population Mixed communication between engineers and higher level management Compensation is not as competitive as management likes to believe "Salary adjustments" can get disappointing if HR refuses to promote you - regardless of anyone's input

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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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