Good experience, but glad I left. - Senior Software Engineer CymSTAR Employee Review

1.0
Jun 23, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The bonus program is good if there is money in the bonus pool. Most of the people are nice.

Cons

Don't expect any help. Everyone is overworked and no one has time to help. As someone else stated it's sink or swim. You can work your butt off and you may not get a bonus. It depends on several factors and none of them is under your control. Management sticks together so forget trying to have a two sided conversation. If you have a disagreement with a manager then you need to start looking for a new job. Managers will make up things to get you removed. Management is not consistent about enforcing policies. If you are one of their pet engineers then you will be protected. If you aren't a pet then start looking for a new job. People are nice but there are definite clicks.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Get to work on very interesting things. Work supporting our nations defense and support of war fighters. Nice potential for bonuses and perks.

Cons

Poor management and work environment. Preferential treatment of certain roles above others. Often people set up for failure.

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