Raytheon vs Axiom Space
What do you think? RTX fully remote, Axiom remote but I think eventually have to relo to TX. I'm currently making slightly more at a small startup but willing to jump. TC 210 YoE 8
hey yall who voted, could you also share why you picked?
Raytheon is not as good as used to be these days with execs squeezing all they can from employees. The trend has only continued over the last few years and shows in the high turnover rate.
thanks. even if i join, i doubt i'm gonna stick around for very long.
If the plan isn’t to stick around long term than I would base my decision on the technology I will work with. Which ever will make you a stronger engineer for the next opportunity would be the best choice. The next opportunity could be even more lucrative.
What’s the team/tech you’ll work on? Since I have no context I’m leaning towards Raytheon for the TC and dip after a year. This is a remote role, doesn’t seem like you’d be working on any classified/old projects. I’ve been remote my whole time at RTX, all using modern frameworks.
Only dumb people works for defense 😂
where do smart people work?
Smart people work in non-defense. Defense is at least 150 years behind in tech we still use fortran and visual basic 😂😂😂😂
How did you find it? Remote with 200k TC. That is my dream job. Do you have a TS?
no TS. just standard
By standard, do you mean secret or confidential?
I picked Raytheon but I’m biased cuz I already work here. I have a friend that works at Axiom but it forced him to move to Texas (I’m from California) so since the TCs are about the same it all depends on where you want to live
i don't mind moving around. just wanted to work the one that leads to a better one next.
In that case Raytheon is a bigger name and would more likely lead you to a better job in the future while Axiom would more likely pigeonhole you into the space industry if that’s what you wanted to do
I'm surprised the pay is that low for senior swe at axiom.
Thats pretty high for houston
Surprised p4 got that much at Raytheon. Probably on IT side rather than their products core software engineering which pays shit. Not sure of your work location but most places I know will relatively chill but with low pay. Good luck!
thanks. it's fully remote
Not a SWE, but my impression is that you'll get to move faster and use much more relevant tools at Axiom. No personal experience there, though. RTX has great WLB, but with full remote, you might find them comparable.
Joined Axiom Space 2 months back. DM me if interested
thanks! will DM!
Mind if I DM?