Very challenging and demanding, but also very rewarding. - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

3.0
Apr 26, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

NASA level aerospace engineering work Attempted to follow NASA guidelines on an environment conducive to creativity Satisfactory compensation Attempted to reduce work related stress

Cons

The usual amount of office politics Some relationships were strained (manager/employee and between co-workers) Work was still quite stressful despite attempts to the contrary

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