Intelligent Waves has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 57 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Intelligent Waves employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).
Fantastic work environment, they treat you like a responsible adult. Management cares about employees. Outstanding home and work balance. Nothing but good things
I have been a Systems Engineer here at Fort Meade for several years and have consistently worked on meaningful, mission-driven projects. I work with highly skilled and collaborative teammates who take pride in supporting critical customers. I appreciate the stability of long-term contracts and a professional, respectful work culture. I also value that leadership is accessible and supportive of program success and customer needs.
Cons
I would like to see more clearly defined long-term technical career pathways. I think communication between corporate and program teams can continue to improve. Some processes are understandably structured due to contract requirements, which can slow decision cycles. I also believe more visibility into internal opportunities would further support retention.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Intelligent Waves employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Intelligent Waves. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
75% of Intelligent Waves employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Intelligent Waves 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.
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"Pay is competitive and for me seeing other folks promoted quickly makes me feel great about career path."
"Pay and benefits were decent, the work was actually a good gig… From the exterior IW looks good."
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