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      Raytheon reviews

      3.6

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (2,635 total reviews)

      Christopher T. Calio

      65% approve of CEO

      58% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Raytheon has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,635 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Raytheon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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      3K reviews
      1.0
      Jun 21, 2025

      Stumped My Software Career

      Software engineer i
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      Pros

      - Can learn leadership and other soft skills from (some) highly intelligent co-workers - Laid-back environment - Modified time (can work extra to avoid using PTO)

      Cons

      - Several new hires were “Awaiting Assignment” and were not assigned to any programs or projects/didn’t work but got paid. This was me for the first 8 months at the company and it stumped my software growth as someone who is early in their career - Defense = using outdated tech stacks - Often found myself and other engineers doing work unrelated to our titles; some were doing labor work, some were assigned to watch painters paint, some software folks spent hours of their days doing systems engineering work. - RF “SMEs” were not actual experts and would spend hours discussing and re-discussing concepts - engineers in defense get paid less than ones not in defense - not much diversity - In a closed-off location

      5.0
      Mar 5, 2025

      Great Cyber Incubator

      Information systems security officer (isso)
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      Pros

      Raytheon Technologies is a great place to get hands on Experience with cyber security. If you have a security certification( Security+, CISSP, etc...), a clearance and you are willing to learn you can make a great name for yourself. The work isn't hard but requires diligence and attention to detail. You will have lots of free time also. So long as you are reachable you can find plenty of time to work on college or any personal projects. The 9/80 schedule is a huge plus. I saved to much PTO by moving all my appointments to Fridays.

      Cons

      The biggest draw back to working for Raytheon cyber is there is no real lateral mobility and very literal upward mobility, There is no other role for a cyber professional at this site besides auditing so don't expect to become an ISSE or anything technical. And if you want to move up there needs to be a new position/team lead available or someone else has to leave. Get your experience and be ready to make your move to the next step. Also as an ISSO sometimes you are used as a catch all for any responsibility someone think they can justify you doing. Lastly the pay at Raytheon is not competitive.

      1.0
      Jan 15, 2025

      Lesson learned from working at Raytheon

      Software engineer ii
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      Pros

      Same benefits you'll find at other large defense companies. Project you are hired into will determine how much you enjoy your job.

      Cons

      Some Engineering Managers may exhibit behaviors that hinder employee growth. For example: Resistance to employee advancement: When an engineer expresses interest in career progression or exploring new roles, some managers may resist this, potentially using the engineer to fill a specific need without genuine support for their long-term goals. This can include making promises of mentorship or career development that are not fulfilled. Lack of transparency and communication: Some managers may avoid direct conversations about career paths, promotions, and compensation increases. This can create ambiguity and frustration for employees seeking clear guidance and feedback on their performance and development.

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