Lockheed Martin Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"My company(s) was very good to me which afforded my family and I an acceptable life style and good education. I was able to move around accepting difficult positions while learning new skills. This partnership lasted well over 30 years and I am grateful for the opportunities. When there was difficulty on particular programs the management would ask me to transfer and work with the PM and customer to fix the issues. I have been very successful in my positions as an engineer. Now I am read to proceed into another work area with a new company."

"Absolutely challenging, fun and technical."

What do you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"The work is challenging, constantly changing, always pushing us to be the best and brightest."

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

"Be who you are, be honest, be real and tell the truth."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to your employees, communicate with your employees - always."

What do you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"The company is large, and there are opportunities to work in different areas. The are 100% telecommuter opportunities, Perks working for the company include corporate discounts at a wide array of vendors. If stability is a paramount concern, the company should suit your needs."

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

"Negotiate your salary WELL in the beginning. The company is far more likely to give you the compensation you're searching for as a NEW HIRE than as a longtime employee."

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

"The company's size creates difficulties for advancement and a large corporate bureaucracy. Employees are laid off seemingly for profit reporting purposes and the threat is constant. Compensation is marginal and employees are set against each other for annual review. There is also a stigma for working for a defense company in certain circles."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Eradicating the competitive nature of annual reviews and evaluating each employee based on their own merits."

What do you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"I like the freedoms I have to do my job. I don't have a manager standing over my shoulder telling me what to do all the time."