Great Company to start your career in - GNC/Flight Controls Engineer Boeing Employee Review

4.0
Feb 10, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

There is a lot of opportunity for mentorship, as most people are more than willing to offer you technical or professional advice. The company is located in many different locations, which is nice if you want to move somewhere different, and will pay for relocation.

Cons

Big old defense contractor that can be stuck in its ways and not always open to changing. They are also starting to pull back on their involvement with things like SWE and AIAA which is disappointing

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5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

Amazing work life balance and PTO

Cons

Can be very slow to progress

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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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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