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?

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

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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Science Systems and Applications reviews

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

3.0

Feb 23, 2015

Small company government contractor

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible working schedule. supportive management and administrative staff.

Cons

lack of personal development space. Everything subjected to government regulation. feel like a second class citizen since we work as contractors for NASA scientists. Company has no say on any funding distributions and government civil servants who supervise the funding are the real boss ...

1.0

Nov 21, 2025

Corrupt and Poor Leadership

Contracts

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of challenges and obstacles to build character

Cons

The worst executive management I’ve ever witnessed. Good, knowledgeable, hard workers getting cut left and right so that cheaper, less knowable workers could take their workload and then some without any kind of pay raise or proper training. Higher ups are not open to feedback or hearing out concerns, but rather place a target on the backs of anyone who dares disagree with them. Numerous people work double shifts without any kind of compensation and will still get yelled at for not ‘doing enough’. Any good reviews in recent years is a result of management pushing workers to leave fake positive reviews for the sake of salvaging a ruined image. Reputation starts from the top. Change your ways and show some decency and respect towards your workers… then you will see this company recover.

3.0

Apr 12, 2024

Company has grown profit centric and stopped caring about employees

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work on NASA satellites and generating climatology data like Ozone, Cloud Pressure, etc. which is extremely rewarding.

Cons

The company has grown profit oriented and is underpaying their employees with lower than average base pay and with small raises.

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