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All the toxic culture traits in one place - Engineering York Space Systems Employee Review

1.0
Jul 7, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Pay and benefits are slowly eroding, but still decent. Some good people outside of senior management.

Cons

Severe internal budget issues have all but eliminated things like training and bonuses (except for managers). Unlimited PTO is a huge red flag that only seems to be a true perk for Senior Management. Everyone else is micromanaged and tracked on time off. Senior management in engineering is extremely toxic. Several don't have any space background but feel the need to micromanage anyway. People are put on PiPs or just terminated for no reason. There is almost no diversity; seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen, especially if you are over 45 or a POC. A very young engineering team with very little experience, especially with our main customers, the USSF. Culture is so bad that at least 1/4 of the team is actively looking to leave. The job market is slow right now but it will eventually turn and then there will be mass exodus. Company just wants to make systems on the cheap so quality is lacking, everywhere. This company is heading for a disaster, so stay away. It's too bad because there could be a business case but not the way things are run.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Motivated and ambitious employees are rallying together at York for honorable satellite missions for government contracts and commercial. It is an extremely collaborative work environment where you can walk up to the desk of a coworker that wants to help you succeed. It’s an environment of “doers” that want to collaborate and work hard. York also encourages new ideas and innovations and there is no red tape to get through to try new ideas. It’s a breath of fresh air to be encouraged to try new solutions and ideas in the workplace! Benefits are great with being fully employer paid and higher than average holidays off (MLK, Presidents’ Day, Juneteenth, day after thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, etc in addition to standard)

Cons

Growing rapidly is hard for any company. York could put more effort into keeping strong talent in all departments.

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They have accomplished much as a new space technology company and been successful at winning contested business. They continue to invest in the company vision and roadmap through M&A. They've found a niche they're really good at. Good benefits. Lots of good people throughout the ranks. Free coffee.

Cons

Definitely an inner circle of leadership that doesn't communicate well. Not a lot of interest in personnel development and growth. There can be a blame and shame culture during high-stress times. Not a lot of recognition or appreciation for long hours of hard work. Leadership doesn't like to be challenged. A lot of paranoia and secrets. Don't expect promotions unless you're willing to make York your top life priority. There are a couple of pretty poor leaders who seem to be retained because of personal friendships.

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