Does Rafael pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rafael employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rafael. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rafael?

74% of Rafael employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rafael 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rafael?

Software Engineer (45) , Algorithm Engineer (22) , Mechanical Engineer (17) , Software Developer (14) , Systems Engineer (12) , Project Manager (11) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Algorithm Developer (8) , Team Leader (8) , Mechanical Design Engineer (7) , Project Management Office (PMO) (7) , Computer Vision Engineer (6) , Configuration Manager (5) , Engineer (5) , FPGA Engineer (5)

What are the pros of working at Rafael according to real employee reviews?

"good people and interesting work" ((in 56 reviews)); "good work / life balance" ((in 40 reviews)); "Interest , Challenge, Cutting edge, Job Security, Comfort" ((in 19 reviews)); "Hours are flexible Hybrid work" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good conditions (except for salary)" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rafael according to real employee reviews?

"Low Salary: The base pay is often disappointing and significantly lower compared to the private sector and the modern tech market." ((in 154 reviews)); "Low pay compared to other jobs in the field." ((in 18 reviews)); "No work from home" ((in 15 reviews)); "Management is awful" ((in 11 reviews)); "Slow pace, very old technology" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rafael redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rafael redundancy and their outlook for job security at Rafael in 2026.

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3.5

74% would recommend to a friend

(471 total reviews)

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Culture and values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

2.6

Compensation and benefits

Rafael has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 471 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rafael employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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471 reviews

4.0

30 Jun 2026

Good work-life balance, but lower salaries for seniors

Board design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Work life balance, Relaxed working environment

Cons

Salaries are not as good as “high tech” companies. The difference is much larger for senior roles

4.0

15 Jun 2026

Impactful work and stability, but slow processes

Algorithm engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Meaningful and impactful work. Great work-life balance Job stability.

Cons

Slow Processes and strict security restrictions.

3.0

4 Jun 2026

Supportive team with valuable learning, but slow processes

Software engineer student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good learning environment, supportive team, professional people, and useful experience.

Cons

Sometimes communication is unclear and the work process can be slow.

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