Get in, do your time, and get out - Mechanical Engineer II General Dynamics Electric Boat Employee Review

Promotion in the technical track requires a set number of years experience, regardless of merit. Easy to get pigeonholed, and depending on what you are doing the work isn't particularly gratifying. Another reason to leave after 3-5 years. Pay and benefits package is good enough to attract and retain "good enough" employees. There is a perception in management that any engineer can do any job, but little focus on training and cultivating subject matter experts.