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Universal Avionics

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Nothing awful, but not great - Software Engineer Universal Avionics Employee Review

3.0
Aug 9, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Decent work life balance, any work over 40 hours generally can be avoided unless you personally feel a need to do it. Coworkers are pretty friendly and willing to help you learn and get the job done. Management has no problem if you're comfortable where you're at career-wise, there's no pressure to always move up or get kicked out. The new products being made are pretty cool. 9/80 schedules are an option (no 4/10 though).

Cons

Required 40 hours a week that have to be recorded down to a 6 minute increment. Got no work to do? Better try to look busy; the pro is managers aren't micromanaging you, so you at least don't have to try too hard. Salary is significantly lower than the average for the greater Seattle area - it's not far off for the aero industry, but expect salaries to be literally half, if not less, of a local FAAN(M)G office. Tech stacks are woefully outdated or incredibly niche. Know what you're getting yourself into; you'll have to like aero more than tech to really be happy here. Also note that you'll spend a lot of time writing and reviewing formal documentation for regulatory purposes (like a month or more per year). Upper (non-local) engineering management isn't confidence inspiring.

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5.0
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Pros

Caring executive team. Promoting a culture of excellence. Advancing the team through training and brining in new technology.

Cons

Expectations are higher than some people are used to.

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3.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

Knowledgeable and friendly coworkers. Some of the managers appreciate your contributions.

Cons

Upper management feels disconnected from the workers. Benefits eroding that enticed talent to stay. Hybrid schedule is dwindled down to 1 day in a 9/80 schedule. Health insurance was ok when they covered almost 60$ of it for healthy habits. HR seems to be not willing to help or aid when issues with benefits is pointed out, like insurance not paying for procedures. They will gladly tell you to call the affiliated company that negotiates the bills instead of having an internal person that can help you. Upper management can at times sound like they are not trusting the technical staffers to accomplish their jobs. Predominantly seems to be a cultural barrier due to its predominantly being dished out by a particular group of individuals. Literally heard multiple times a upper manager/chief/staff professional verbally belittle or beat down an fellow coworker. Carrier progression is very slow, the expectation is that you work at a higher level job description for 1 or more years before you get the pay and level promotion.

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