SAIC a good place to work if you don't mind the huge company environment - Systems Engineer SAIC Employee Review

3.0
Jan 21, 2009
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Pros

SAIC is a company that has interesting projects to work on. You have to work in one of the research groups and not the IT body shops. But if you get in a research group the projects aren't earth shattering but they are interesting with some challenging aspects. The company is generally very stable.

Cons

SAIC is just another big company. It used to be employee owned and it was better. Now its a just a 40K+ employee defense contractor like Lockheed or Boeing. Red tape is thick. Management is slow moving.

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5.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

The SAIC management on my contract are excellent.

Cons

After completing my first years, I have no complaints. My SAIC experience has been everything that I had hoped.

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3.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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