Look elsewhere if you are a software engineer! - Software Engineer Boeing Employee Review

3.0
Jan 12, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Aerospace sector can provide some interesting work. Because it is a large company in this area, there tend to be more options if you are dissatisfied with your current position.

Cons

Software tools and technology in use tend to be out-of-date and not particularly relevant outside of Boeing. Morale in the work place is suffering greatly, with layoffs on the defense side and union busting on the commercial side.

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Pros

Amazing work life balance and PTO

Cons

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2.0
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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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