Raytheon reviews

Mgmt is always new and never knows what’s going on. Every year, they all get changed out and take the various orgs down a new path which requires reorgs, layoffs, and new procedures. When they tell you to be prepared for change they mean it. It’s going to come at you from every direction all the time. Also, if you do well, then you’ll be expected to train everyone - new team members and especially those new mgmt people they just brought on. Consistency and stability are not found here. Also they’re sticklers to not promote unless you meet all the minimum requirements so even if you rock your job, you need to put in your time so don’t go balls to the wall to impress everyone and in turn burn yourself out.

Management is supportive, but doesn’t communicate well. It is topdown and old fashion and somewhat disorganized (goals change very often and quickly). The pay is low and the benefits are subpar. The high sign-on bonus can be alluring, but the total package is not worth it (3% retirement contributions with yearly raises that don’t even match inflation). The opportunity cost of is huge. The gray-cubicle work environment can be a little depressing too. There’s also not much going on for building a sense of belonging, especially in the age of WFH. It can be lonely depending on where you end up. The relocation package is okay but beware: the cost of living in Tucson has gone up exponentially since COVID. It’s not cheap to own a home there or rent anymore. Employees are replaceable! There’s not much retention effort despite feedback. Turn around is VERY high. IT is prehistoric. It’s astonishing.