Does Science Systems and Applications pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Science Systems and Applications employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Science Systems and Applications. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Science Systems and Applications?

43% of Science Systems and Applications employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Science Systems and Applications 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Science Systems and Applications?

Research Scientist (6) , NASA DEVELOP Team Member (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Engineer (3) , Fellow (3) , Scientific Programmer (3) , Software Engineer (3) , Analyst (2) , Anonymous (2) , Applications Developer (2) , Computer Scientist (2) , DEVELOP Participant (2) , Intern (2) , Manager (2) , NASA DEVELOP Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Science Systems and Applications according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and family/life balance possible if you get on the right team." ((in 22 reviews)); "Most Employees at SSAI are really great people and awesome to work with." ((in 10 reviews)); "Management is committed to employee development and work" ((in 10 reviews)); "My SSAI manager is a good buffer between NASA and SSAI." ((in 7 reviews)); "Decent benefits , work life balance" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Science Systems and Applications according to real employee reviews?

"Pay could be better but I am in an entry level position" ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management is top heavy" ((in 5 reviews)); "benefits and salary not as good as civil servants" ((in 3 reviews)); "Remote work has been gotten rid of completely, hybrid is an option but with current leadership expect everyone back in the office full time eventually." ((in 3 reviews)); "The problem is that most of the contract workers use customer issued computers and this new software isn't compatible." ((in 1 reviews))

What are employees saying about Science Systems and Applications layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Science Systems and Applications layoffs and their outlook for job security at Science Systems and Applications in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Science Systems and Applications locations?

Greenbelt , Lanham , Hampton , Norfolk , Washington , Huntsville , Pocatello , Newport News , East Lansing , Asheville , Raleigh , Austin , Stennis Space Center , Pasadena , Berkeley , Manchester , Fort Collins , Loveland , Baltimore , West River , College Park , Laurel , Boston , Athens , Glenarden , Goddard

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3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(126 total reviews)

Shilpa Bahethi

36% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

Science Systems and Applications has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 126 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Science Systems and Applications employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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126 reviews

3.0

May 13, 2026

Good place to start a career, excellent place to leave

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+ Access to NASA projects + Remote work contracts + Flexible hours + Scrappy C-suite

Cons

+ These folks seem to see staff as cattle with a cost+ bounty over their heads + They put their group managers in uncomfortable interpersonal positions + Company events feel like desperate attempts by the C-suite to check a box and appear like they care.

5.0

May 11, 2026

Great benefits and people with a friendly atmosphere

Chief strategy officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, good pay, great people and coworkers. Working at a small business gives you access to all levels of the organization that you don't get with large businesses. You can just walk into HR or IT and get something done really quickly. The company has been around for over 48 years and has very mature systems. There were many company events which brought the employees together like ice cream socials, karaoke, Pi Day, annual holiday parties and summer picnics.

Cons

There aren't many but maybe the corporate offices could use some updating.

1.0

May 3, 2026

Run away-- worst management in the industry

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I currently have a job--- that is the only pro

Cons

I truly wish I could give this company zero stars. Like others have said in other reviews, this is a horrific, corrupt company that has no business contracting with our government. Everyone from management to HR lacks respect, morals and the ability to communicate. As soon as I am able to find employment at another company, I will be overjoyed to leave this circus.

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Good place to start a career, excellent place to leave

Great benefits and people with a friendly atmosphere

Run away-- worst management in the industry

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