Pros: Technical depth in the company is phenomenal, and training (if your K-level mgr will approve it) is high quality and plentiful.

Cons: Unless you are a software engineer or working at Ann St, you'll be producing paper. Lots and lots of paper. The most technical thing a hardware engineer will do is write the statement of work for the numpties in subcontracts so they can go and pay someone else to do the work. Unstable structure with the exec team playing musical chairs continuously. Big aviation focus in all the PR material and very little mention of the real engineering work done in Australia, which is C3 or bolting bits and pieces onto US-built aircraft. IJCS treats employees as interchangeable cattle with no real individualization of roles or shaping of careers on an individual basis.

Pros: Benefits are amazing. I get to work with incredibly smart people. I am very proud of the products we put out. Flexible work schedule.

Cons: Revolving door of management, favoritism, toxic engineering culture. The company doesn't value technical knowledge. Restructuring for short-term stock boosts, but long-term, it looks bleak.

Pros: The final product, you can't beat the excitement of seeing your product flying away.

Cons: Too many management levels make it impossible to make a quick decision. They have a very old-school way of doing things. There's a lack of accountability from people.