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)); "Good pay for my first internship (GS" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great place for time off and retirement benefits" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 36 reviews)); "Limited parking and traffic at the gate coming in and out." ((in 16 reviews)); "Shifting focus and reactionary management is completely unsatisfactory, but so far, no one has been able to change the culture" ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary compared to comparable positions in private sector." ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior leadership that is unwilling to take risks or innovate." ((in 12 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

2.0

Mar 17, 2010

Stable, but not for the ambitious

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Stability, great benefits, easy to maintain a good work/life balance, work schedule is usually negotiable, broad range of career paths

Cons

Easy to reach substantial plateaus in your career, culture is command and control, not a lot of transparency in promotions, innovation is not valued, lots of bureaucracy

2.0

Jul 1, 2009

Naval Shipyard, good for new engineers

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

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Pros

The job security is great! Pay advancements are good within the first few years of employment and the benni's are ok as well.

Cons

The information given to you upon interview and before working is poor. I was told I would be working in planning and after I started working and took the bonus that I had no chance of working in planning. I feel lied to. The communication was also terrible. they gave you all the infomation at the interview and got you in the door, but once you were in the door they failed miserably. I felt like I was fed to the wolves. No desk, no computer and to be frank work that can be done by technicians.

4.0

Apr 11, 2009

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard pros & cons.

Anonymous employee

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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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION