Working at Lockheed Martin in Colorado Springs, CO: 10 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Colorado Springs, CO Area

"Pros: - It's easy to move around in the company - Strong ethics in company culture - Very good work-life balance - Good pay Cons: - It's the defense industry; too much red tape & slow development - Top-heavy company, too much bureaucracy - WAY too much tribal knowledge"

"I loved it the employees work well together and support each other to accomplish the mission"

"Hard to move up in company"

"Ive worked for Lockheed Martin for 2.5 years and have been able to learn, progress, and meet a lot of great people throughout my career there. I’m just looking to take on more challenges and learn more on the technical side of the house."

"Lockheed is ok, just like any corporation they're looking out for the stockholders aka ny cost."

"I have worked for Lockheed Martin since 2007 and my overall satisfaction with the company has dwindled over the past 6 years. The first 4-5 years were awesome. I enjoyed coming to work more than any other job I have had. The last couple years have been a struggle to want to come in some days. I love the flexibility and technology I work with, but the overall culture leaves something to be desired. A decent number of employees of my generation have been leaving lately if that is any indication."

"Depends on the group being worked on. Over all, the company is good to work for, but the time are difficult with the budget issues."

What do you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"The cutting edge software, processes and standards. The long term friendship I made with coworkers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Monthly meetings were often held at a bar over pool and a beer. Not drinking separated one from the environment that they were trying to create."

What don't you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"The politics between the various primes on the project. I preferred to work well with everyone on the project, regardless of which company they worked for."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"When the government awards a bonus, share the bonus with the employees that were responsible for the good work."

"Good benefits if you can handle all the negatives that come with it."

What do you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"I was able to learn things on my own to find employment else where. Way too hard to bring the cost savings ideas / technology to LM."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a stepping stone, nothing more. Don't expect your ideas will be listened to or understood, but don't stop trying any ways! Morale is low, but keep positive."

What don't you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"Lots of free time, get bored, red tape, no means to bring up new ideas, no upward mobility."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to your young hires. They still have the ambition that is taken from the people who are close to retirement not willing to shake the boat. I was able to accomplish 3 months of work in 3 hours applying basic techniques."