S3, Inc reviews

3.4

63% would recommend to a friend

(73 total reviews)

Jan Smith

58% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

S3, Inc has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The S3, Inc 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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73 reviews
1.0
Mar 10, 2026

21st Century Sweat Shop

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The trauma bonds that this place forms will result in lifelong friendships, much like combat.

Cons

1. The CEO treats her employees like her personal pawns. It appear she has little to no regard for them as people but is only concerned with what they can do for her that day. Loyalty is non-existent. 2. The pay initially seems low but acceptable. However, you quickly realize that the pay is unacceptable when you realize how much extra work is required to do the most mundane tasks due to the company's refusal to depart from 1990's business practices. 3. The archaic business practices drain any initiative and/or innovation. Any attempt to update business practices will be immediately squashed by the CEO. Expect to spend hours every day serving the process instead of accomplishing the mission. 4. Terminations can and will come without cause or notice at the whim of a borderline personality.

5.0
Oct 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

At its core, this is a solid company to work for. It offers flexibility, a strong leadership team with deep industry experience, and a highly educated group of professionals who have been in the field for many years. The environment is generally friendly, with supportive coworkers, good work-life balance, and fair compensation. There are genuine opportunities to take on more responsibility, learn new skills, and advance within the organization. However, it’s important to note that this environment may not suit everyone. Success here depends largely on being a self-starter—someone who can take initiative, learn independently, and ask the right questions without overstepping boundaries. A cautious, observant approach during the early stages goes a long way toward integrating smoothly, especially when it comes to understanding why things are done a certain way before proposing changes. Overall, I genuinely enjoy working here. Flexible work environment and good work-life balance Experienced, knowledgeable leadership team Highly educated and seasoned professionals across departments Friendly coworkers and a collaborative atmosphere Competitive pay and opportunities for growth and advancement Exposure to challenging, meaningful work that allows you to develop new skills

Cons

Some employees appear busy without contributing effectively, which can impact overall productivity A few team members are not strong collaborators but remain in key roles, affecting group performance Management could improve efficiency by taking a more structured approach—identifying problems, creating and documenting improvement plans, and ensuring consistent communication practices Constructive criticism is valuable, but how feedback is delivered matters; tone and approach can influence morale and engagement

3.0
Aug 27, 2025

Fast-pace environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You have an opportunity to learn a lot!

Cons

There is a culture where everyone is fearful of losing their job

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