Textron Systems reviews

They seem to only hire interns, entry level positions, and overqualified contractors, so it can be difficult to find openings for mid-level engineers. Layoffs happen as they do in every large company, but they've been handled very poorly. As a software engineer, don't expect to have your hand held, which is of course surprising given that the majority of new hires have zero experience. There is very little mentoring because time does not allow for it (understaffed + tight schedules). Schedules are often poorly estimated, resulting in hasty and sometimes sloppy execution. Many times the onus falls on software as it is usually one of the final major pieces. Most programs tend to deal with lots of subcontractors, no matter how hard you try to prove or argue that it should be done in-house. Expect the exchange of information and ideas to proceed at a snail's pace, though this is probably no different than any other defense contractor.

Career Growth in the Engineering realm was limited and individuals were encouraged to move towards the Business/Program Management side in order advance in their careers. Engineering careers seemed limited after a couple of levels.