Is Raytheon a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Raytheon have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 170 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Raytheon employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Raytheon now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Raytheon .

Does Raytheon pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Raytheon with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 170 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Raytheon.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Raytheon?

62% of Software Developer employees at Raytheon would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Raytheon with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.2 rating for culture and values and 3.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Raytheon?

Software Engineer (172) , 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?

"Good Benefits and chill work environment" ((in 233 reviews)); "Work life balance was good and there were plenty of fun times to be had in the SCIF." ((in 221 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 186 reviews)); "Good Salary for a big box defense company" ((in 53 reviews))

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

"Raises are low" ((in 52 reviews)); "Pay communication brotherhood leadership poor" ((in 50 reviews)); "Corporate is corporate; they aren't really looking out for you as an individual (but there are some good managers)." ((in 39 reviews)); "Upper management are a bit out of touch with the rest." ((in 29 reviews)); "No training whats so ever and the training you do receive is not industry standard nor OSHA safe." ((in 21 reviews))

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3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(170 total reviews)

Christopher T. Calio

100% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated Raytheon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 170 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Raytheon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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170 reviews

2.0

May 22, 2026

Flexible hours, but management lacks direction

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible with how you work your hours

Cons

Management can be indecisive or scattered

3.0

May 16, 2026

Its ok

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work is easy and the people can be good if you find them. Good stepping stone if you have an exit plan.

Cons

No growth or skill improvement. Low pay compared to industry

4.0

Apr 27, 2026

Good benefits, but lots of red tape

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits with various amounts of work

Cons

Lots of red tape to get through

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