Does Y-12 National Security Complex pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Y-12 National Security Complex employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Y-12 National Security Complex. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Y-12 National Security Complex?

82% of Y-12 National Security Complex employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Y-12 National Security Complex 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Y-12 National Security Complex?

Engineer (8) , Mechanical Engineer (3) , Process Engineer (3) , System Engineer (3) , Intern (2) , Nuclear Engineer (2) , Program Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Y-12 National Security Complex according to real employee reviews?

"Job security and benefits are great." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great company, pay and benefits." ((in 7 reviews)); "They offer great pay and great benefits" ((in 5 reviews)); "The people are great." ((in 4 reviews)); "Competitive salary, Great exposure and opportunities to experience a variety of" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Y-12 National Security Complex according to real employee reviews?

"Communication is HORRIBLE!! Company moral is non" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Y-12 National Security Complex locations?

Oak Ridge , Knoxville , Oakridge , Oliver Springs , Oakridge

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Pay and benefits - Senior Applications Engineer Y-12 National Security Complex Employee Review

2.0

Jan 20, 2022

Senior applications engineer

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Pros

Fridays off, but 4 10(s) is tiring especially if you work in the PA.

Cons

Some benefits are bait and switch...like "flex-time". Try to use it, and you get bent over a barrel like you aren't really doing your job.

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5.0

Jun 10, 2026

Summer intern

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Pros

Good work schedule 4 days on 3 days off, big safety culture. Seems to emphasize on retention. Lots of cool projects and opportunities to learn.

Cons

Projects a bit slow sometimes, ongoing major construction.

4.0

Jun 7, 2026

Development engineer

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Pros

- Four 10-hour workdays weekly, plus time balancing - Very strong job security - Work-life balance is very good - Work culture is good, the people are very down-to-earth and relaxed - The work supports an important, meaningful mission

Cons

- DoE work pacing is very slow at times - Opaque promotion system that seemingly rewards less experienced new hires much more than long-term employees, with respect to time in grade

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