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Senior Program Manager (Current Employee), Chantilly, VA – May 20, 2013
Pros: every other friday off
This company overall is a good place to work. A typical day is one that is ever changing. No two days seem to be the same, which is a good thing. While working here, I have learned a great deal about the Aerospace and Defense Industry and Government contracting. This company has some of the best engineering talent I have ever seen. I have not met a – more... person that I do not like. – less
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Good job, no career advancement within HR
HR (Former Employee), Dulles, VA – May 15, 2013
Pros: work life balance
Cons: management, communication
The structure in management within HR makes absolutely no sense. The hardest part about the job was working with the Compensation manager. She is by far the most unfriendly, egotistical and saddest woman I have ever met. Whatever you do, stay away from this woman as she will make your work life as stressful and as miserable as hers.

What I enjoyed – more... most about the job is working with my coworkers as most are pretty friendly, approachable but they do have a clique mindset.

HITS needs to focus on developing it's employees. Within the HR department, they would rather contract positions than actually hire into them. – less
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No advancement, no raises, no future
Data Analyst (Former Employee), Melbourne, FL – May 13, 2013
Pros: on-site cafeteria, (tiny) yearly bonus, one terrific manager
Cons: no advancement, tiny raises - 1-1.5%, do-as-we-say-not-as-we-do policies, inept management, untrustworthy hr personnel
Corporate culture is pathetic. What you know isn't as important as who you align yourself with. Be sure to pick the right manager to schmooze or your career will go nowhere. Never offer an opinion, especially if it is in any way unfavorable about the current process. Most of the managers I interacted with were incapable of adequately performing their – more... jobs but were very good at passing the buck. I saw excellent people let go because of sequestration while sub-par people were kept. Pay is low, no training provided, no job security. My department may not be indicative of the whole company but it was very poorly managed and I cannot recommend it to anyone. – less
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Thought Leaders
Engineering Manager, Human Resources Partner (Current Employee), Chantilly, VA – May 6, 2013
Pros: training, employee engagement activitives
Harris has been a great place to work. I have had many leadership and advancement opportunities. Everyone works as a team and makes work fun! They value their employees and offer many employee engagement activities.
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Great people that are dedicated to doing a good job.
Executive Assistant, Current position is (Former Employee), Palm Bay, FL – April 30, 2013
Pros: cafeteria and catering on site. great healthcare
Cons: mainly government contractor and is affected with sequestration.
In my current role I learned a lot about Environmental, Health and Safety and the importance it plays in any corporation. I was also the assistant for our Real Estate group which gave me insight into corporation leases and working with the landlords.
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Not terrible if you need a job right away, but the circumstances will encourage you to keep your resume posted
Engineering Technician / ARTS Controller (Current Employee), Thule AB, Greenland – April 26, 2013
Pros: no taxes, ability to travel, flexible work schedule (at times)
Cons: pay, location, solid information about advancement
In short, I'm not getting proper value for my time (in other words they don't pay what they should be for the job content, and they know it). They've eluded to job progression but it's hard to believe since I haven't been informed of what it takes to be promoted. The listing for the job I applied for turned out to be a far cry from the job it led on – more... to be. I'm in a remote location and am not being compensated at all for the inconvenience.

In all fairness, I haven't afforded them ample time to offer me a promotion so take what I'm saying with a grain. – less
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Reasonably stable company to work for.
Senior Computer Technician (Former Employee), Palm Bay, FL – April 21, 2013
Pros: vacation time, holiday time, stable, good place to work
Cons: slightly lower salaries
Salary is above that of the educational system, but lower than other industry jobs. Better chance for advancement for women and minorites than for caucasian males, unless you have overwhelming higher qualifications.
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Great Place to work
Network Planning Engineer III (Current Employee), Melbourne, FL – April 20, 2013
Pros: great learning opprtunties
Cons: healthcare decline
Advanced skills in SONET/Routing
Good Management
Great people to work with
Culture is the hardest part
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High Tech Communications Company
Logistics Engineer (Current Employee), Colorado Springs, CO – April 13, 2013
Pros: interesting, benefits
Cons: downsizing
the most enjoyable part of the job is the vast variety of technology available. Worst part is dealing with government financial instability.
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Great company to work for, great benefits, great people. I would definitely go back if I ever get a chance.
Contracts Manager (Former Employee), Palm Bay, FL – April 10, 2013
I enjoyed working with Harris corp, like their flexible schedule, learnt a lot, gave a great opportunity to have a balance work life.
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Fast-paced and high pressure
RELIABILITY ENGINEER (Current Employee), Palm Bay, FL – April 5, 2013
Pros: harris has a 9/80 work schedule with every other friday off.
Cons: contracts are poorly bid, and you are expected to complete projects in the alloted time, even if you have to use personal time or work ot without compensation.
Fast-paced work environment, employees are expected to achieve results on a daily/weekly basis.
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Great Company
Project Manager (Former Employee), Melbourne, FL – March 13, 2013
Pros: excellent benefits
Cons: based in melbourne, fl so hard to find comparable work with other companies.
The work is challenging, the co-workers are great, and management is very focused and truly lead the organization.
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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING!!!!
Engineering Technician (Former Employee), Palm Bay, FL – February 25, 2013
Pros: good resume addition
Cons: too many to list
The moto is "Assured Communications" and communication is absolutely non-existent!! Was interviewed for a permanent position and was hired as a temp. Vastly overqualified for the position and instead of finding a better fit was let go with the statement "I think you're just too smart for this job."
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Great company
Senior Wafer Specialist (Former Employee), Melbourne, FL – February 21, 2013
I learned so much working at Harris. Both my parents were also employed there. It was a great company.
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Fun place to work
Project Manager for Technical Engineering (Former Employee), El Segundo, CA – February 21, 2013
Nice bebefits and salary. Good work environment. Nice people.
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Productive Work experience
Business Analyst/Consultant (Former Employee), Olathe Kansas – February 20, 2013
Professional environement. Project team was wonderful to work with.
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Glass ceiling based on age
Network Operations Specialist (Former Employee), Melbourne, FL – February 8, 2013
Management not qualified to lead. Manager not selected with normal qualifications for a job. Seems to be a lot good 'ol girls going on. Nepotism, low values, waste, overcharging of FAA client.
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learn a lot about FAR/ DFAR
Buyer (Former Employee), Palm Bay, FL – February 2, 2013
Pros: good experience
Cons: temporary
very good I learn a lot about goverment area documentation at different levels
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Solid employer!
Senior Technical Recruiter (Current Employee), Melbourne, FL – January 30, 2013
Great place to work. Salaries are a little light, but overall work/life balance is good. Ethics are top notch!
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Good 401k match, poor at everything else
Test Engineer (Former Employee), Rochester, NY – January 28, 2013
Pros: great 401k match
Cons: compensation, leadership, no employee growth
Not competitive compensation, they will low-ball you.
Great 401k match.
Like others have said, they do not promote from within, rather, they hire from outside. Most people quit and then go back.
Contractors are laid off yearly.
Manufacturing is led by uneducated managers and cell leaders.
Professional environment although many meetings become yelling – more... matches.
Constantly getting in their own way.
Departments must gang up on another to get anything changed.
Management will not stand up for you, they will not rock the boat.
Like others have said, they do not believe in employee growth. – less
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About Harris Corporation

Harris has ways to makeĀ its customers communicate. The company, which develops communications products for government and commercial – Read more