Steady. - Software Engineer II Boeing Employee Review

3.0
Aug 17, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interesting technology you are developing. There are a lot of fascinating aircraft/spacecraft under development, if you are looking to work on something that is really cool, you can't find a better place.

Cons

Outdated tools to work with. Doesn't keep up with industry standard for software developers. They are not adverse to spending money on tools, it is just that the tools that people are using are so entrenched that they would rather spend thousands of dollars to upgrade to the next version of FORTRAN rather than move to something like C. Also, we have lots of tools that we've developed in house, which aren't as good as things available commercially...guess which ones are better.

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Cons

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Pros

Excellent work-life balance compared to many aerospace companies. Good benefits (healthcare, retirement, PTO).

Cons

- Five days per week in the office - Parking can be challenging. - Working across multiple time zones (U.S., Brazil, India) creates coordination overhead - Compensation is not competitive for the Seattle area. - Limited opportunities for meaningful career growth. While there are internal career paths, I haven't found many opportunities that align with the technical challenges and responsibilities I'm looking for - SPEEA's seniority-based structure can slow advancement for newer employees - Programs have very long development cycles, so it can take years to see your work become a finished product - Less exposure to cutting-edge technology than companies focused on emerging products (space, medical devices, AI hardware, quantum computing, etc. Significant bureaucracy and slow decision-making

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