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 131 reviews)); "Lots of great projects and people to work; also a reasonable amount of travel" ((in 49 reviews)); "Pay advancements are good within the first few years of employment and the benni's are ok as well." ((in 46 reviews)); "The job security is great!" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 38 reviews)); "Limited parking and traffic at the gate coming in and out." ((in 16 reviews)); "Red tape and aggressive culture" ((in 14 reviews)); "The starting salary was a bit low" ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible and lacks creative ways to empower the workforce." ((in 10 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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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

1.0

Jul 23, 2016

Machine tool operator

Machinist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are what keep most people here. You can't get fired unless you say some sexist or racist.

Cons

Upper management has no understanding of production, it's nearly impossible to get fired for sucking at your job, when there's no work you just sit there, it's basically a glorified welfare program, they promote by being buddy buddy or showing cleavage, if your not in the apprenticeship, you will never advance beyond lowly worker despite your experience and performance.

5.0

Jul 22, 2016

Know what Trade you want to work in and why

Marine machine mechanic work leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mechanic Jobs pay well and it one of the few places were you can work for life and get a good retirement check.

Cons

They are a lot of skilled workers applying for Naval Shipyard jobs, so you might not get in the first time.

1.0

Jun 30, 2016

Do something else if you are engineer.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefit, decent pay, travel and flexible schedule. Company pays for transportation costs, and all costs if going on training workshops out of state.

Cons

Dedication and effort do not matter here. All about who you know and relate to. If you are Engineer, go for Non-Nuke (pay the same as Nuke). Everything could be talked behind your back and brought up to manager without your alert. Don't be smarter than others (it's a warning). Not too much engineering. Not too good training program for new employees. Negative work place.

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