If you have half a brain, get a STEM degree and do the same work for 10x the money as a contractor. - Satellite Systems Engineer US Air Force Employee Review

3.0
Jan 24, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Housing Allowance, G.I. Bill, Tricare

Cons

Do 6-figure work for barely $40k. Benefits are tedious to use, expect leadership changes constantly, no singular vision, office politics, "look out for yourself" mentality... a lot of preaching about camaraderie, but no practice. LOTS OF FRAUD WASTE AND ABUSE AND A BROKEN PROMOTIONS SYSTEM.

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Educational benefits are really nice

Cons

Deployments, Tdys, make having a family tough

4.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture and projects. Work life balance is fantastic. If you have a family or want to start a family its a great place to work.

Cons

Biggest problem is the compensation. Contractors typically pay 20% more for the same level of work.

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