Toxic Culture, pervasive undertones of gender and race bias - Systems Test Engineer Viasat Employee Review

1.0
Jan 22, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large company with decent benefits (401K, ESPP, various groups/social clubs). The non-work culture is fine and very social. The work culture is lacking. Mostly a 40 hour work week which gives plenty of time for work/life balance.

Cons

Don't be fooled by the high ratings for culture. The non-work culture can be fun and social, but the work culture and relationships are TOXIC. The organization runs like a game of survivor. The system in place seems to promote tolerance , education and growth of its employees, but reality is not at all. Your ability to do well depends on your ability to schmooze. Company favors white males and veterans that move up the ranks through schmoozing. Simply look at who are in upper management, especially in engineering. If you are a skilled engineer, looking to develop technically, this place is seriously lacking in engineering quality. The pay is below average, the growth potential is none, the work is mostly spent on pushing out-dated processes. Nepotism exists.

avatar
Viasat Response
6y
Thanks for leaving us a review! We're sorry to hear you had this experience. Diversity and Inclusion is a journey and we know there is always more work to be done. We are rolling out education programs around unconscious bias and other diversity and inclusion topics, and we are working with our leadership team to review our demographic data and to prioritize areas of opportunity. It’s important to us that our employees feel supported and empowered when they walk through our front doors. We recognize that creating an inclusive environment is the responsibility of every employee. We work diligently to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, where people feel empowered to speak up, and we are proud of our eight global employee resource groups who are actively working to foster a culture of belonging. Thank you for sharing your concerns and we wish you the best of luck in your next venture!

Explore other reviews about Viasat

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is freedom to approach each project as you see fit. Strong support from senior leadership.

Cons

When several programs peak at the same time the hours start to creep up pretty quickly.

5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work that is cash flow positive, thinks long-term, cares about people. Lots of autonomy

Cons

internal data silos, lack of uniform internal guidelines result in folks reinventing the wheel.

2
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All