Does Science Systems and Applications pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Science Systems and Applications employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Science Systems and Applications. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Science Systems and Applications?

43% of Science Systems and Applications employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Science Systems and Applications 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Science Systems and Applications?

Research Scientist (6) , NASA DEVELOP Team Member (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Engineer (3) , Fellow (3) , Scientific Programmer (3) , Software Engineer (3) , Analyst (2) , Anonymous (2) , Applications Developer (2) , Computer Scientist (2) , DEVELOP Participant (2) , Intern (2) , Manager (2) , NASA DEVELOP Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Science Systems and Applications according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and family/life balance possible if you get on the right team." ((in 19 reviews)); "Most Employees at SSAI are really great people and awesome to work with." ((in 10 reviews)); "Management is committed to employee development and work" ((in 9 reviews)); "Most of my coworkers were friendly." ((in 5 reviews)); "My SSAI manager is a good buffer between NASA and SSAI." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Science Systems and Applications according to real employee reviews?

"Pay could be better but I am in an entry level position" ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management is top heavy" ((in 5 reviews)); "There are limited opportunities for professional growth." ((in 3 reviews)); "Remote work has been gotten rid of completely, hybrid is an option but with current leadership expect everyone back in the office full time eventually." ((in 3 reviews)); "The current president and CEO are married to each other." ((in 1 reviews))

What are employees saying about Science Systems and Applications layoffs in 2026?

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What are the top reviewed Science Systems and Applications locations?

Greenbelt , Lanham , Hampton , Norfolk , Washington , Huntsville , Pocatello , Newport News , East Lansing , Asheville , Raleigh , Austin , Stennis Space Center , Pasadena , Berkeley , Manchester , Fort Collins , Loveland , Baltimore , West River , College Park , Laurel , Boston , Athens , Glenarden , Goddard

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3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(126 total reviews)

Shilpa Bahethi

36% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

Science Systems and Applications has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 126 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Science Systems and Applications 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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126 reviews

4.0

Sep 7, 2017

Good company, thinking ahead, important mission.

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission: Earth Science, understanding what's happening with our planet. Flexibility: The managers aren't interested in getting all up in your business if you're working. Management recognizes part of its job is to isolate from a lot of BS. Working remotely is a possibility, depending on position. Forward thinking: The company is actively planning for the future and if you show initiative your ideas can make it to the C-suite. NASA: I mean, who doesn't want to help NASA do what it does? Nice folks: Very few jerks.

Cons

If you're a software developer, the pay doesn't match what is available with your average software product company.

5.0

Aug 23, 2017

One of the best companies to work for in 2017

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance. Diverse company with exceptional talent.

Cons

Primarily government contract work; subject to contract renewals every 5 years or so.

2.0

May 14, 2017

Typical govt. contractor - in it for the money

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Affords the opportunity for research positions at NASA. Involved in community (although I think this is mostly for contract competitiveness).

Cons

The management sees contractors that work on-site at customer's facilities as a means for billing time and nothing more. There is little opportunity for advancement or even professional/personal development. The pay is not competitive with peers. 401K match is only 4%. They openly state that raises are not tied to performance reviews (which may be a good thing, because I never see my manager and he wouldn't have a clue what my job actually is). My SSAI makes absolutely no effort to promote me with my NASA manager.

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Typical govt. contractor - in it for the money

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