Politics over technology - Hardware Development Engineer Rohde & Schwarz Employee Review

2.0
May 11, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits. Access to leading edge technologies. State of the art test equipment design meticulously for ultra low noise high end performance.

Cons

Many mid level managers are more focused on maintaining and growing their personal power than advancing technology. Nepotism is rampant. I regularly saw good designs killed in favor of poorer designs done by the managers friends. Mid level managers just cover up designs that fail or blame their political enemies. The isolation between Beaverton and Munich allows mid level managers god-like power.

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5.0
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Pros

Exposed to the bleeding edge technologies

Cons

No bonus; most of the time, many aspects of the development are driven by corporate HQ in Munich

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

Great culture. Great people. Enjoyable work enviornment.

Cons

Limited growth opportunities. Salaries could be better.

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