Vantor reviews

3.0

36% would recommend to a friend

(281 total reviews)
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Dan Smoot

45% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Vantor has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 281 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Vantor employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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281 reviews
2.0
Jan 12, 2024

Pain In the Asteroid

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Pros

Space itself is fascinating and talking to inspired minds is great

Cons

At Maxar, the leadership seemed more interested in inflating their egos than addressing real issues. Constant staff bickering about project delays created a toxic work environment. The company's struggle to retain talent was evident, making it clear that something was fundamentally wrong but leadership held onto outdated management styles, work mottos, and even legacy launch names. Overall, the experience was far from satisfactory, and the workplace dynamics made it challenging to thrive professionally. Let's not forget leadership getting a fat payout but literally telling staff complaining about low wages "too bad, you can go somewhere else".

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Vantor Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. It's important for us to hear about experiences, even when they are challenging. We are committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. Your concerns have been noted, and we encourage you to reach out to feedback@maxar.com if you have further details or suggestions. We appreciate your honesty and hope to create a better experience for all our employees.
1.0
Nov 9, 2023

Horrible time to join

Anonymous employee
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Pros

It used to be an organization with high camaraderie, where positive performance lead to career growth.

Cons

Maxar is an incredible example of how private equity funds can completely destroy great companies. Advent, with the help of their Bain consultants, have driven mass reorganizations and layoffs to position the company for a quick resale in a few years, leaving the company debt ridden and employees with low morale. Salary freezes have been in place for essentially a year and employees fear if they will be next to be let go. I would RUN far away from joining this organization.

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Vantor Response
2y
We appreciate your perspective on the organization's evolution. The changes implemented have indeed been significant, and we understand it can be challenging. We're committed to addressing concerns and working towards a positive trajectory. If you have specific concerns, feel free to email youmatter@maxar.com to discuss further.
1.0
Oct 24, 2025

Gone downhill

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Pros

- Lower management typically cares for their team - Coworkers are awesome - Never had a problem voicing concerns (though they were often ignored) - Cool projects and fun to see up-to-date imagery

Cons

- Upper management and executives make questionable decisions - Benefits continue to go up but pay does not - Remote work is practically gone, even for people who previously had exceptions due to life circumstances - Merit raises do not account for inflation - Upward mobility is not possible unless you are a favorite of management - If you have kids, most salaries will just cover childcare and some bills, so you need dual incomes - Titles don’t match your actual job description - Employees are often treated as extendible - The amount of work you are given does not match the pay

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Vantor Response
8mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad you found value in your team relationships and the work itself. We understand compensation, benefits, flexibility, and career growth are important priorities for our employees. We're always working to balance competitive offerings with business realities while creating an environment where talent can thrive. We recognize that workplace needs vary, and we continue to evaluate our policies and practices accordingly. We wish you well in your next role.
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