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Principal Systems Engineer Reviews
What is it like working as a Principal Systems Engineer?
April 2023
Good place to work.
Principal Systems Engineer in Indian Head:
Pros: It pays the bills well. I am afforded exciting opportunities to work on interesting projects (with far reaching effects) and travel. I feel like I'm contributing to something bigger than myself. It's a job. I like that I feel like I am only a few steps removed from decision makers. I have been advanced in position each year since I started, so that's nice. I like my immediate supervisors always seem to want the best for me and want me to succeed, whether its working for them or somebody else. Cliched take: feels like a family ugh. I like that they've taken chances on me and it's paid of for myself and them, each time. I get to do the work that I actually like to do and learn a little bit more each day, so that is a plus.
Cons: It's a job, so that in itself is kind of something to not like about it. I feel like the contracts I have been part of have been managed well, but I also think the idea of "lowest bidder, technically acceptable" when it comes to government contracts is a joke, but that's more of a gripe with the government more so than the company. Not too many complaints if I'm being honest. Their employee portal could be better; it would be nice to have access to important standard forms (like I've been editing the same travel request form for 2 years now, because I can't just go into a share point and download a fresh copy). They also changed health insurance from BCBS to Cigna and that was a massive downgrade in my humble opinion.
August 2021
Ok if you want the same job for life.
Principal Systems Engineer in Seattle:
Pros: I have a good team
Cons: Everything takes a long time to accomplish. Different teams all with different priorities. No real room for advancement, and even after working remote for over a year we are all being forced back into the office.
January 2021
Principal Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs:
Important work for US Government. Enough flexibility that if you are unhappy with current work or with coworkers or customers you can pivot to other work. Better than being a regular government contractor.
September 2020
Great Place to Work.
Principal Systems Engineer in Madison:
Pros: Freedom to make decisions to solve my customers problems
Cons: Lack of ability to progress up the ladder
October 2019
Ss.
Principal Systems Engineer in Chantilly:
Pros: ss
Cons: ss
September 2019
Frustrating.
Principal Systems Engineer in Merrimack:
Pros: I decide what needs to be done.
Cons: Rules are rules culture.
July 2019
Good company.
Principal Systems Engineer in Tucson:
Pros: I believe the vast majority of management at ManTech has the best interest of their employees as part of their drive and motivation.
Cons: The few persons in leadership who prefer to put the burden of loss on their employees rather than on themselves.
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