Is Raytheon a good company to work for?

Raytheon has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,881 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Raytheon to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Raytheon have been left by employees working as Software Engineer(Internship) , Mechanical Design Engineer and Intern .

Does Raytheon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Raytheon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Raytheon. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Raytheon?

70% of Raytheon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Raytheon 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Raytheon?

Software Engineer (171) , Systems Engineer (150) , Engineer (61) , Systems Engineer II (58) , Senior Software Engineer (52) , Senior Systems Engineer (52) , Software Engineer II (49) , Mechanical Engineer (47) , Financial Analyst (31) , Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (31) , Principal Engineer (29) , Electrical Engineer (28) , Electrical Engineer II (28) , Principal Software Engineer (27) , Mechanical Engineer II (26)

What are the pros of working at Raytheon according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance was good and there were plenty of fun times to be had in the SCIF." ((in 228 reviews)); "Good Benefits and chill work environment" ((in 226 reviews)); "Worked with a lot of really great people who were always trying to help and ensure I had all of the tools to succeed." ((in 188 reviews)); "The pay is good and I truly have a lot of fun doing what I do." ((in 181 reviews)); "GOod job security especially if you are an engineer or union employee" ((in 52 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Raytheon according to real employee reviews?

"Pay communication brotherhood leadership poor" ((in 51 reviews)); "Raises are low" ((in 50 reviews)); "Bad managers seem to be unchecked to run the area however they please (even with filing a complaint)." ((in 38 reviews)); "Upper management are a bit out of touch with the rest." ((in 27 reviews)); "No training whats so ever and the training you do receive is not industry standard nor OSHA safe." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Raytheon layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Raytheon locations?

Tucson , El Segundo , Andover , McKinney , Tewksbury , Dallas , Aurora , Woburn , Boston , Marlborough , Goleta , Richardson , Huntsville , Los Angeles , Dulles , Portsmouth , Sterling , Largo , Arlington , Fullerton , Forest , Phoenix , Indianapolis , State College , Fort Wayne , Denver , Louisville , Washington , Plano , East Hartford

Raytheon reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(2,637 total reviews)

Christopher T. Calio

64% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Raytheon has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,637 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Oct 7, 2025

Overall Solid

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Work life balance. Great people to work with.

Cons

Waiting for an assignment can take a while, in which you sometimes won't be doing much

2.0

Oct 6, 2025

OK if you're at the start or end of career, but few opportunities to advance

Senior machine learning engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed working environment with low pressure levels. Early finish on Friday afternoons. The pension scheme is notably generous compared to industry standards. Regular training opportunities and support for skill-building

Cons

The IT infrastructure is frustratingly outdated, turning basic tasks like timesheets and expenses into time-consuming battles with unresponsive systems that significantly impact productivity. More seriously, there's a noticeable "clique" mentality where career advancement depends more on internal connections than actual skills or contributions. Talented individuals without the right contacts often find themselves overlooked for opportunities and promotions, which has unfortunately led to the departure of several highly capable colleagues

3.0

Oct 5, 2025

Place to settle, but not to grow

Software engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and job security.

Cons

Promotions are not guaranteed. This company does not reward hard work.

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Overall Solid

OK if you're at the start or end of career, but few opportunities to advance

Place to settle, but not to grow

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