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Pros and Cons of Working Here - Anonymous employee DEKA Research and Development Employee Review

2.0
May 27, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great place to get experience if you are an ambitious person. Take the job here if you're looking for experience, or simply love engineering work above all else. Depending on who you end up working for, they will likely throw you into the work environment with minimal training, if any at all. You're expected to immediately start contributing, which really forces you to work independently and think on your feet.

Cons

They take pride in getting as much work as they can out of you while paying as little as they possibly can. Expect to be paid 20-30% below fair market salary. Highly political environment. Organization could be better. Overtime work is an expectation in some situations- very dependent on the project and who you end up working for.

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5.0
Jan 15, 2026
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Pros

You will get to work with brilliant engineers across all disciplines. DEKA will expect you to put in the effort, but will also give you the opportunity to learn, grow, develop industry skills, and use them to improve the quality of life of thousands of people. As a 20 year veteran, you will rest well every night, knowing your work is going to help humanity.

Cons

Nothing in particular. Sometimes remote access is a bit flaky.

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3.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
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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.

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