Leaving Boeing/looking for advice

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Feb 20 13 Comments

I’ve been at Boeing for 2 years now on the defense sector working on NASA contracts, but my growth is practically 0 and there are essentially no opportunities to go beyond my current roll. Management has admitted to me that it’s easier and cheaper to keep an engineer in the same charge line than find something better for me to do. A lot of my time is spent waiting for more work and when it comes in it’s not remotely challenging at all.

I’m looking to go to another space company since I love space, and I would like to do something that will make me learn and grow as an engineer. I have my MS in MechE, and consider myself a pretty hard worker.

Can anyone help me out, point me on the right direction, or give me advice?
#aviation #airline
#Space #defense

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  • What are you looking for? The research based defense firms will do a lot of really interesting stuff. There’s also startup type defense firms that pay decently if money is the goal.
    Feb 20 3
    • There is definitely interesting research based work over at raytheon, but there is also definitely a higher focus on programs since that’s where the money comes from. Although I haven’t worked at them, I do I hear that companies like jhuapl, aerospace corp, and the national labs have some cool work.
      Feb 21
    • If you’re interested in raytheon though, feel free to DM for referral
      Feb 21
  • If it's any consolation, I'm in a similar boat at LM although I didn't start with space. I was learning a lot and then all of our development ended abruptly. Applied around and just got an offer from Blue Origin out of state. Trying to negotiate the offer but if it pans out I'd be happy to refer

    EDIT: Wanted to add that you have Boeing on your resume so you will definitely get bites. Don't sell yourself short and best of luck in finding something that inspires you
    Feb 20 1
    • Boeing
      Astro_APA

      Go to company page Boeing

      Astro_APA
      OP
      Best of luck to you too!
      I appreciate that. I think Boeing has a great legacy but it’s definitely had a rough few years. Hopefully it helps get my foot in the door.

      Also thank you for offering the referral. I would definitely take any/all help. I’ve heard great things about Blue Origin. I’m not sure if you’re a fan of space, but It’s definitely a great place to be for it.
      Feb 20
  • You should try SpaceX for more challenge works. If you want to go LM, DM me.
    Feb 21 0
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne
    User561

    Aerojet Rocketdyne

    User561
    If you’re in Washington, the Aerojet Rocketdyne office in Redmond is looking to fill multiple openings. The company in general is hiring engineers across the enterprise, if the work interests you.
    Feb 21 0
  • Amazon / Eng
    ugotmail

    Go to company page Amazon Eng

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    ugotmail
    Apply at tech companies doing aerospace stuff. You will make more and have more responsibility and growth.
    Feb 23 2