Intellisense Systems Reviews

Earlier this year, I would have rated Intellisense four stars. However, since the new CEO’s appointment, changes in management, and a series of layoffs — five rounds in four consecutive months — the company’s direction feels increasingly uncertain. New management often brings in people from their previous companies, which sometimes compromises the emphasis on securing top talent. After multiple layoffs, morale has taken a serious hit, yet expectations around project timelines remain unchanged, adding pressure to an already strained workforce. This leadership team doesn’t seem to fully understand the scope of engineering roles. Critical tasks are frequently misallocated — for example, scientists performing technician duties, software engineers handling qualification testing and EMI, and myself, a Systems Engineer, transitioning from a fully staffed team to being the sole engineer on a project. This role consolidation has required me to handle assembly, testing, project engineering, and more. It’s disappointing to see a company with so much potential deteriorating due to what feels like mismanagement and an unwillingness to course-correct. As the lead engineer on my projects, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these layoffs have hindered progress, making it difficult for any new team to quickly get up to speed. I genuinely care about this company and wish them success. I hope they begin listening to their staff, as morale has been deeply affected.

The new Management, who lacks the necessary understanding of how to lead an engineering team and manage projects effectively and disrupted everything that was good of a good idea of company. Leadership’s communication has become infrequent and inconsistent, leaving employees in the dark. In addition, the company has begun laying off staff in small waves, creating constant anxiety among employees. The new direction and priorities are starkly different, creating a tense work environment where morale has plummeted. After years of commitment to the company, many employees are being let go with minimal severance, leaving them struggling to make ends meet. The lack of warning and support has left former staff in precarious situations, with little time to secure new roles. What was once seen as a career with growth potential now feels like a dead end. As more talented employees are let go or leave on their own, the company’s long-term viability looks bleak. If this trend continues, it seems likely that Intellisense will suffer irreparable damage in the coming year or two. While these leadership changes might temporarily appeal to investors, the impact on the company’s future looks increasingly dire.