RTX reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(7,776 total reviews)
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Christopher T. Calio

60% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

RTX has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,776 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The RTX employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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8K reviews
3.0
Jun 18, 2025

Depends on the Program

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Pros

Tuition reimbursement is nice. Must be proactive to get any benefit from working here. Very knowledgeable engineers.

Cons

Some programs really suck. Sometimes go 6-8 months without speaking with your direct manager.

4.0
Jun 15, 2025

Review

Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits but a little pricey

Cons

Lay-off are happening and some employees are not happy

5.0
Jun 13, 2025

good!

Recommend
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Pros

Job Security: Raytheon has steady government contracts, which means reliable employment even during economic downturns. Competitive Pay & Benefits: Solid salary, strong 401(k) matching, healthcare, and tuition reimbursement programs. Innovative Work: You get to work on real defense and aerospace tech — missiles, radars, classified systems — stuff that genuinely matters. Career Growth: Opportunities to rotate into different programs or divisions, plus support for graduate education and certifications. Work-Life Balance: Depending on the program, there’s flexibility — some roles allow 9/80 schedules and hybrid work.

Cons

Bureaucracy: Big company, big red tape. Decisions can be slow and processes overly complex. Clearance Pressure: Many roles require and are limited by security clearance — can delay projects and cause job limitations. Rigid Culture: Can feel old-school and slow to adopt change in some departments. Not as nimble as startups or smaller firms. Ethical Concerns: Some people take issue with working in the defense industry — not a con for everyone, but worth noting. Heavy Compliance: Strict ITAR/export controls and internal audits — necessary but adds to the stress and workload.

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