A combination of the good and the bad. - Anonymous employee RTX Employee Review

3.0
6 Apr 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Raytheon is a very well regarded within the defense industry. A good choice of benefits is available for employees to enroll (e.g., health, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account, and 401k). The facilities are very nice and modern. The office is fairly small so you will get to know almost everyone. Management recognizes successful employees with merit bonuses. Opportunities to transfer to other locations. Focus on continuous process improvement with employees' input.

Cons

Vacation time and sick time are in the same pool. Not much vacation time can be banked. Roth 401k is not available. More employees are needed to spread out the workload, but an excessive focus on profits prevents additional hiring. Lots of unpaid overtime is required. It is very difficult to take time off because of the workload.

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5.0
29 Jan 2016
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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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