Good and bad - Senior Specialist Engineer L3Harris Employee Review

3.0
Mar 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Space industry is growing, so this site should remain relevant for a long time coming. The overall worker is engaged and wants to do well. Lots of natural talent is employed.

Cons

The entire business is run like private equity or a holding company. Disjointed business processes across all sites and sectors focusing on the immediate need, it doesn't matter that there is so much inefficiency to accomplish one task. The public sentiment is the defense industry has zero idea how to run itself effectively, and this company does nothing to remove that stereotype. Significant management issues from the CEO down really hinder progress. It would be interesting to see what a real consulting company would say about this place. The young engineers with all the natural talent are being corrupted by inadequate mentorship, zero training, outdated software and poor business practices.

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5.0
Apr 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great co-workers, work life balance, found career mentors

Cons

Red tape, lack of design exposure

3.0
Mar 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Role Advocacy - The management here wants you to be doing what you want to do. It has to align with business need, but they will do their best to get you into a role you like Meaningful Work - Working on satellites that provide weather and defense intelligence is challenging and rewarding. Role Progression -The work is complex and layered. I love the amount of autonomy and trust given to me as an employee Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and limiting yourself to 40 hours is encouraged, in my experience.

Cons

Salary Progression - During my time here, the yearly bump has been 1.5-2.9%. Promotional bonuses are also disappointing. It makes it difficult to see myself here long-term if I want to raise a family, despite Fort Wayne's low cost of living. Attempting to climb the salary ladder here is a quick route to being underpaid. Coming in at a higher level may yield more significant returns.

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