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Excellent Management - Recensione dipendente - Senior Software Engineer presso Innovative Defense Technologies

4,0
3 gen 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Work environment is very friendly and positive from my experience. I had three different managers and felt very heard by each one of them. Every time I told them what kind of work I wanted to do, they did their best to move me to that team or in that direction. The work-life balance was great for me here. There are lots of very talented and hard-working individuals for this company. The culture also seems to be reasonably accepting of change, which seems to be hard to come by in Defense tech companies. The pay was excellent and despite not being a top performer, I always got raises and bonuses at the end of the year.

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The Arlington location seems to specialize more heavily in systems engineering/modeling (which is a big part of what IDT does) instead of software engineering. The teams and projects felt very fluid and I was constantly moving around. Despite this I didn't find the work very exciting, which is my personal biggest gripe. Most teams I worked on didn't have the typical dev team workflow or standards that I'm used to. Many of the teams were small and the work was niche. That's a pro for a certain kind of person, but not me. I enjoyed the last project I worked on since the team was very big and started to feel more like a typical dev workshop with code standards, code reviews, design meetings, and sr, mid, and jr devs all working together. However something happened with the contract on that one and led to a big layoff where I was also let go. From what I heard layoffs never happened here before. I have nothing against the company and left with high regards. I hope my next job is just as good as this one, but more engaging to me.

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Risposta di Innovative Defense Technologies
4mo
Thank you for this detailed description of your time at IDT. We appreciate your 3 years of work AND the positive comments about our managers and culture. We wish you all the best...and hope you find a great fit in your next role.

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5,0
19 gen 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Cares about employees, above average pay

Svantaggi

I have heard healthcare could be better

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Risposta di Innovative Defense Technologies
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We appreciate your comments...and the five stars!
3,0
1 feb 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

The company does flexibility very well. Work-life balance is genuinely respected, and schedules are generally accommodating. This can be a solid environment for those who value autonomy and stability. Many coworkers are capable and professional, and the work itself can be engaging depending on the program and leadership.

Svantaggi

Career growth can be challenging. Promotions often feel inconsistent and are not always clearly tied to performance, which can create perceptions of favoritism. Role expectations are sometimes unclear, with titles not always aligning with actual responsibilities. Recognition for high-impact or extra work is limited, which can lead to long-term stagnation. There also appears to be a growing disconnect between leadership and the day-to-day work being done by employees. Recent internal guidance and employee-facing documentation feel out of touch with how teams actually operate, suggesting these materials were created without sufficient input from the people doing the work. Advice to Management Increase transparency around promotion criteria and career progression. Involve frontline engineers and staff when developing employee guidance and policies, and ensure those materials reflect the realities of the work. Clearer role definitions and more consistent recognition would improve retention and morale.

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Risposta di Innovative Defense Technologies
4mo
Thank you for your 5 years at IDT and for sharing about your experience. We appreciate your positive feedback about our flexible schedules and professional team. Regarding career growth, IDT is actively working to address how career development is approached across the organization. Our recently launched Career Guide is part of that effort—and was created directly in response to employee feedback. It is one way we are working to increase transparency around promotion criteria and career progression. Please know that we are listening…and that we value input from you and all members of our team.
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