Is Naval Sea Systems Command a good company to work for?

Naval Sea Systems Command has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 832 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Naval Sea Systems Command to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Naval Sea Systems Command have been left by employees working as Intern , Project Manager and Systems Engineer .

Does Naval Sea Systems Command pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Naval Sea Systems Command employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Naval Sea Systems Command. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Naval Sea Systems Command?

76% of Naval Sea Systems Command employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Naval Sea Systems Command 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Naval Sea Systems Command?

Mechanical Engineer (55) , Engineer (50) , Nuclear Engineer (48) , Contract Specialist (17) , Intern (13) , General Engineer (10) , Project Manager (10) , Systems Engineer (10) , Electronics Engineer (9) , Electronics Technician (9) , Program Analyst (9) , Program Manager (9) , Assistant Program Manager (6) , Computer Scientist (6) , Engineering Technician (6)

What are the pros of working at Naval Sea Systems Command according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits; security is stressed and very important due to the nature of the work performed for the Navy." ((in 114 reviews)); "Pay advancements are good within the first few years of employment and the benni's are ok as well." ((in 51 reviews)); "Lots of great projects and people to work; also a reasonable amount of travel" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 34 reviews)); "Many opportunities for career growth if you have a degree." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Naval Sea Systems Command according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor." ((in 37 reviews)); "Limited parking and traffic at the gate coming in and out." ((in 15 reviews)); "Shifting focus and reactionary management is completely unsatisfactory, but so far, no one has been able to change the culture" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible and lacks creative ways to empower the workforce." ((in 11 reviews)); "It is a cesspool of some of the worst graduates that schools have to offer, and toxic leadership without the faintest of clues." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Naval Sea Systems Command layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Naval Sea Systems Command layoffs and their outlook for job security at Naval Sea Systems Command in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Naval Sea Systems Command locations?

Bremerton , Washington , Kittery , Philadelphia , Portsmouth , Honolulu , Keyport , Pearl Harbor , Port Hueneme , Portsmouth , Dahlgren , Indian Head , San Diego , Seattle , Crane , Newport , Bethesda , Corona , Silverdale , Panama City , Norfolk , Port Hueneme CBC Base , Norco , Virginia Beach , Mobile , New York , Bath , Pascagoula , Los Angeles , Oxnard

Naval Sea Systems Command reviews

3.7

76% would recommend to a friend

(769 total reviews)

Thomas Moore

80% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (769 reviews)

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Naval Sea Systems Command has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 769 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Naval Sea Systems Command employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

769 reviews

4.0

Oct 24, 2013

Great company with unlimited opprotunities

Mid level manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, great benifits, good work life balance, interesting work, excellent job security (furloghs not withstanding), very high standards.

Cons

If you are not an engineer you will not be considered for top management no matter how good your track record may be.

2.0

May 30, 2013

Good pay and benefits, no creativity required

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Pay - Benefits - Unique subject matter (undersea warfare) - A good place to gain experience for a short period - Networking with people was relatively easy

Cons

- Lot's of project re-work and extra paperwork due to inefficient processes - Management teams in different program offices were not always on the same page - Defense contractors were difficult to work with and often unresponsive to government requests - No training for incoming employees - No creativity involved in the work, unless you consider finding shortcuts around beuracratic processes being "creative"

4.0

Apr 11, 2009

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard pros & cons.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PSNS, as with other government jobs, is fantastic for worker support and benefits. I haven't had an issue with taking time off. Also, the health & retirement benefits are more than competitive with industry. The work environment is friendly and most co-workers have a genuine desire to help each other out.

Cons

The pay structure is highly rigid at PSNS. It follows the government General Schedule (GS) system which is non-performance based. The system also limits pay. I know senior workers who are capped and have only received cost of living adjustments for the last 10 years! The career advancement opportunities vary greatly depending on where you work. Also, there is very low turnover which reduces career advancement opportunities for younger workers.

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Jobs at Naval Sea Systems Command

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