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?

"Great for benefits and job stability." ((in 120 reviews)); "Good pay for my first internship (GS" ((in 49 reviews)); "Lots of great projects and people to work; also a reasonable amount of travel" ((in 42 reviews)); "job security is good hard to get fired" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 38 reviews)); "Shifting focus and reactionary management is completely unsatisfactory, but so far, no one has been able to change the culture" ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited parking and traffic at the gate coming in and out." ((in 13 reviews)); "Salary not as high as private industry" ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior leadership that is unwilling to take risks or innovate." ((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

3.0

Dec 3, 2013

Shift Test Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are responsible for all operations in Nuclear Reactors on board US Naval war ships. Your office is in the control room of nuclear reactors.

Cons

You are expected to be the best, but you will only get paid average. Overtime work is significant (nights and weekends) and often last minute. Your everyday task will be to get the unwilling, to do the unwanted, for the ungrateful.

4.0

Nov 24, 2013

PHNSY: Best Federal Job in Hawaii

Marine machinary mechanic work leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Pay and Benefits are great. Federal employees start with 4 hour sick and 4 hour annual leave every two weeks. Parking is free, and Pear Harbor Shipyard has a paid apprentices program where you can become full mechanic in four years. Retirement at age 56 and 30 years service

Cons

Some areas require you to work overtime. Security Clearance issue outside the shipyard can get you fired.

3.0

Nov 19, 2013

Excellent Benefits, Low Reward

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job Stability is the #1 benefit of PSNS. Even the laziest of employees have little chance of being let go. Lots of vacation time. Decent pay (considering the relative difficulty of the work) Flexible hours, rarely any mandatory overtime (for engineers) Will pay for 100% of public transportation costs. Lots of great people.

Cons

Engineering work does not necessarily help you gain experience useful outside the shipyard Lots of bureaucracy. Lots of employees who seem more concerned with whats "easiest" for them, rather than what's best for the Ship Yard. MASSIVE management structure. Less than desired level of respect for the workers.

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