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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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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410 reviews

1.0

Jul 4, 2022

Horrible Management

Met lab engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For the Lynchburg area it is a semi-decent place for skilled hourly workers who have family ties to the region and want lots of overtime.

Cons

The management's priorities are: 1. Pump the stock with short sighted decisions designed to boost quarterly earnings and create the illusion of diversification and growth. 2. Extract money out of the government. 3. Extract labor (or the appearance thereof) out of their employees. While working here there have been a number of questionable management and accounting practices. The company does not invest in its workers, it is only extractive.

1.0

Jun 28, 2022

Would be better if it wasn't union

Cnc machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and decent benefits

Cons

Just about everything except the pay. 90% of hourly personnel are the laziest people you would ever meet in your life. Most would not be able to hold a $15 an hour job and definitely would not make it at a real shop. Without the union, they would be screwed. Senority is everything, doesn't matter what you know or how well you do your job its all about senority. If you're a REAL machinist DO NOT COME HERE. You will be absolutely miserable.

3.0

Jun 16, 2022

Slipping behind competitors

Maintenance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Union Job Good coworkers Best pay in Erwin

Cons

No sick leave. No vacation for the first year. Pay isn't much more than other places with good sick leave policies and starting vacation time.

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