Lockheed Martin Employee Reviews for Staff Software Engineer

"I worked at Lockheed Martin full-time for more than 10 years.Pros I really enjoyed working with my co-workers. I would be happy to work with them again. I see that LM is moving towards a more diverse customer base, this should keep it going well into the future.Cons As with all large companies the bureaucracy is a pain. The size of the company can make it difficult to see how you contribute to the bottom line."

"Good opportunities to develop a career and adequate training is provided but the matrix-management style tends to be detrimental toward individual contributor performance assessment."

What do you like about working at Lockheed Martin?

"Cutting edge technologies. Laser, missile, satellite, space. There are plenty of areas to move within."

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

"If you have a desire to learn and progress, it is there, but you must take your own initiative."

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

"Un-needed Central Management levels that bottleneck schedule and product output. Management, supervisory, floor personnel, is all one needs."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Believe and trust in empowerment philosophies. Management is for those who truly desire to manage people."