I’m an L2 (SWE) at Lockheed in DFW with 98k TC. Got an initial written offer from Raytheon for L3 (Sr. SWE) at 110k TC same area. Is that a fair offer or should i ask for more? Recruiter said this is the best they could do when we spoke verbally. I made a 30% jump at Lockheed when I went from L1 to L2 so seems kind of low to L3 even though its a different company. #offer #lockheed #raytheon #compensation 3.5 YOE
If you're happy at Lockheed, I'd stay. 12k is not worth moving pain
How do one break into defense? I’ve been thinking about it for a bit.
Get govt clearance
That’s it? Is it done by the hiring company or do I do it on my own?
110k for a G08 position at Raytheon is right in the middle of the curve. I wouldn't jump for $12k but I'd you have other reasons then the offer is a fair one.
Raytheon sucks. Stay away. (former raytheon employee)
I wonder if the merger with Collins will change culture?
OP what was your L1 offer with Lockheed?
It’s 76k
I made 81k at Lockheed dfw as a l2 around 3.5 years ago so I would say u are doing well
Jesus does defense usually pay this low?
No
Defense pay is terrible.