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      Torch Technologies

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      Torch Technologies reviews

      3.5

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (200 total reviews)
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      John Watson

      71% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Torch Technologies has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 200 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Torch Technologies 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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      200 reviews
      2.0
      Jun 23, 2020

      Stay away from internal programs and operations

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Free cokes, nice offices, and ESOP

      Cons

      If you have a disability, DO NOT work at this company. Multiple previous employees have had private information disclosed to parties who never should have anything to do with that type of info. Supportive management who want you to succeed and grow your career? Absolutely not. Organized internal operations that are able to support numerous programs? Absolutely not. Opportunities to grow? Not through hard work, the good ol' boy system is part of the main culture.

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      Torch Technologies Response
      5y
      We are disappointed to hear about your experience as a fellow employee-owner at Torch. As an employee-owned company we care deeply about protecting the privacy and personal information of our fellow owners. This is why the company trains managers annually regarding Title VII protections and regarding corporate policies for handling sensitive information. Our training includes guidance for maintaining high standards for protecting personal information. When our employee-owners see a problem, we encourage and expect them to report concerns such as this through our corporate ethics hotline or our open-door policy. Employee-owners have access to any level of management, even with our CEO, to fix problems and continually improve our company. We wish you would have reported this concern prior to your departure. Your insight could have been extremely helpful. Nonetheless, we sincerely appreciate the feedback and conducted a review to verify that our employee information is properly secured.
      1.0
      Sep 17, 2025

      Low Salary, Caring People, Aging Tools, and a Leadership Gap

      Systems engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      • You’ll meet some of the nicest coworkers in the defense world. The people are warm, collaborative, and genuinely want to do good work. • Job security tends to be steady if your government sponsor is happy and you don’t challenge the status quo too hard. • There is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and the idea of being an “owner” means something to some people even if the impact is limited.

      Cons

      • Compensation is well below market for all technical roles. Folks here wear multiple hats but are paid like it’s still 2010. • Outdated tech stacks and homegrown tools are the norm. You may end up trying to build modern solutions using platforms your previous company sunset a decade ago. • The office environment reflects the tech . . .worn, cramped, and frozen in time. That might sound quirky, but it can weigh on morale. • Growth and learning can stagnate. It’s easy to go years without being exposed to current industry tools or modern development practices. • The belief that Torch will win contracts purely because it’s “trusted” is dangerous. Goodwill doesn’t replace technical delivery. • The ESOP is often referenced in lieu of raises or modernization. It’s not a solution when inflation is rising and rents are outpacing paychecks. • Some job descriptions ask for the moon . . expecting AI/ML, ISR, full-stack development, cloud engineering, and weapons systems experience from one person. It signals a misunderstanding of how high-functioning technical teams actually operate. • Not all Glassdoor reviews here tell the full story. Many are short and vague, possibly written under pressure or during company initiatives.

      1.0
      Nov 23, 2018

      Management doesn't listen.

      It analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people that do the work.

      Cons

      Management. They only listen to the ones they know-new employees are not given a chance to be heard.

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      Torch Technologies Response
      7y
      It is difficult for any organization to be perfect, but we are always disappointed to hear when anyone has formed a negative opinion of our company. As an employee-owned company, we work very hard to provide our fellow employee-owners the skills and collaborative environment needed to excel. Just a few examples include working with employees each year to develop career goals, establishing programs such as our Society of Torch Emerging Professionals (STEPs), and conducting voluntary training sessions open to every employee-owner. Because we are all owners at Torch, we also encourage our employee-owners to take advantage of our open-door policy to communicate their goals and concerns with any level of management - even with our CEO. While there is always room for improvement, we believe that our approach to open communication and extensive training programs create an empowering environment for our employees. We also believe that this is one of the reasons Torch was recognized again this year by Fortune and Great Place to Work as one of the nation's best workplaces for the third consecutive year and why Torch consistently achieves one of the lowest voluntary turnover rates in our industry.
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