Easy to coast hard to excel - Linux Systems Administrator RTX Employee Review

4.0
3 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to start easy to get hired. Very nice people and low stress. Big company so you can’t make your career what you want, just find a good mentor. Great work life balance. I never have to work more than 40 and they are flexible if you have a larger team to support engineering.

Cons

P3 and above in their 50s are just coasting, holding spots. No promote-in-place, you have to apply to a req. this means you have to typically move locations to get a pay raise. Very slow to hire when there is turnover.

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5.0
29 Jan 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I worked at Raytheon for over 4 years and had a great experience. The company provided many learning and growth opportunities. I was promoted twice during my tenure with the company, and my responsibility increased significantly. I felt like my management supported me and provided me with the career mentorship that I was seeking. I felt empowered and respected during my time there.

Cons

It can be difficult to work at such a large defense contractor company because of all the process and red tape. Things can move slowly, you have to be patient and pick your battles. That being said, if you learn how to work within the system, you can make a significant impact here!

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