Textron Systems Mechanical Design Engineer II reviews

Typical government contracting slowness, waste, and paperwork. Takes lots of time to move up Not much culture

At times the company feels to be stuck in the past in the way it handles not only development of programs but also development of individuals. There does not seem to be a great desire for innovation but rather the focus is on re-utilization of old or existing capabilities. Bureaucracy is evident in almost every aspect of work and although this is the nature of government contracting there are certainly ways to lessen the burden on the employees and the programs they are supporting. Unfortunately a constantly changing organizational structure makes it seem as though the vision for the long term is at times foggy at best and the focus is very heavy on making a profit in the short run as opposed to positioning the company, and its employees, for growth and sustainability in the long run.