Does BWX Technologies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BWX Technologies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BWX Technologies. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BWX Technologies?

53% of BWX Technologies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BWX Technologies 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BWX Technologies?

Engineer (31) , Manufacturing Engineer (14) , Manager (11) , Machinist (9) , Mechanical Engineer (9) , Project Engineer (9) , Project Manager (9) , Quality Engineer (8) , Welder (8) , Technician (7) , Welder/Fabricator (7) , Intern (6) , Systems Engineer (6) , Buyer (4) , Engineering (4)

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

"The pay is good and enough to support a family" ((in 73 reviews)); "People in the company are great and knowledgeable." ((in 42 reviews)); "Good benefits and okay pay" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good job security" ((in 17 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and helpful." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Bad culture" ((in 10 reviews)); "No training plan in place for new engineers." ((in 8 reviews)); "5 managers in 3 years." ((in 8 reviews)); "Poor communication between upper management and lower employees." ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication is lacking at times" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about BWX Technologies layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed BWX Technologies locations?

Lynchburg , Barberton , Erwin , Euclid , Mount Vernon , Idaho Falls , Washington , Johnson City , Cleveland , Kingsport , West Mifflin , Sterling , Kalispell , Charlotte , Chattanooga , Jonesborough , Evansville , Akron , Canton , Overland Park , Dilliner , Pittsburgh , California

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BWX Technologies reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(410 total reviews)

Rex D. Geveden

60% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

BWX Technologies has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 410 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BWX Technologies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

410 reviews

3.0

Apr 27, 2025

Not a hole

Technical specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of autonomy on a daily basis.

Cons

Often little direction from management and corporate office seems to be working in a different world than some locations. Policies are released without effective communication.

3.0

Apr 12, 2025

Good

Inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, overtime, 4 shifts available

Cons

Work place not that clean

3.0

Apr 7, 2025

Slow work pace in plant

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Some interesting work depending on group - Opportunities to learn

Cons

- Very political, it seems those who get promoted are the ones who management like as opposed to technical expertise and contribution - Slow work pace - Slow career growth

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