Harris Corporation Employer Reviews

Harris is true to its core values. Make no mistake, this is a large, publicly traded company and shareholder value is a major concern, but the current leadership appears to balance that with Harris' mission and a respect for employees. The Govenment Communications Systems business segment has excellent products/services, a great reputation among customers, – more...  and its market segment is as stable as it gets these days. Job security is good -- there are many, many people with 30+ years there. Advancement is about average from what I've seen, although longevity seems to be rewarded. The GCS segment has a 9/80 work week. – less

A typical day at work consists of 14 system area walk-throughs, audit log reviews, and ad-hoc system user consultations. I learned to effectively communicate with end-users and program management. My coworkers provide an active collaboration forum that inspires learning. The most challenging part of my job would entail having to produce program processing – more...  solutions for new systems under short time constraints. The most enjoyable part of my job entails the 9-80 work schedule, which allows for every Friday off. – less

I worked both in a business development office and on a large govenment program. I learned alot of things on the programs and people working on the program and with other individuals. We went from awarding the contract to working the project, working closely with the customers and handling all the detailed work involved. Good working environment and – more...  chances to promote. – less

Coordinated calendars for Pgm. Mgr. and team approx. 50 team members using Outlook. Arranged customer meetings, coordinated times, incoming visitor requests, provided logistics to new customers.
Supported 5 field employees in various sections of US with travel arrangements and expense processing, as well as field support agreements.
Posted meetings – more...  and various program related information on SharePoint with customers.
Ordered office supplies. – less

I enjoyed what I learned. First job out of college. Pay was low and management was OK. Career advancement was slim but work and life balance was great.

After working at other major companies, this one was not of the level of corporate professionalism that was expected. They have yet to create a team atmosphere due to personality conflicts. Hours are terrible and inconsistant due to the shortage of personnel. Harris just went through and wiped out (laid off) many people from all areas and there could – more...  be more to come. Harris could have done a better job of doing this. – less

Lots of red flags when interviewing for this total wreck of a job. After a 10 minute phone interview I was hired on the spot! Needless to say 99% of the details where left out, midnights, weekends, 12 hour shifts. The actual role of the job..

There is a reason they have 500 open positions, who wants to work for some backwards, ultra conservative, chicken – more...  hawk tech company? Its a total oxy moron.. – less

I made the same mistake not once, but twice.

Their (mine) project managers were a joke. Not to mention how their human resource personnal would attempt to ram rod you to get what they wanted/needed.

I'm retired military and I think it is very unfortunate they are awarded such high level DoD contracts.

Company is in great need of evaluating their – more...  own Ethics policies. – less

It's a place where a contractor can learn new and exciting assembliies, working for the milatary and making quality product.,

No regard for a mature workforce. Management does not care about a work/life balance nor it's more seasoned workforce. Loyalty is expected but not given

I worked for a start up which Harris acquired in their Broadcast Communciations Division (CBD). Harris is a great company to work for. There is a very dedicated work ethic and it is not a 9-5 type company but the rewards, training and growth is exceptional.

A great place to work if you like constant change, and love to travel.

It has the leading edge in technology and is a very reputable company.

Very well known company in the technology field.

My experience with Harris began with it's predecessor, Radiation, Inc. which was a very challenging place to work, technically. Lots of opportunities to design hardware in the early days. Very competitive place to work. Top performers often left a mess behind them and documentation was often left behind for less aggressive folks to clean up. Local doctors – more...  called it an ulcer mill, but I think that it was not that bad. I felt like I was treated fairly and advanced about as quickly as I wanted to. Although they are generous with 401K matching funds, there is no pension. System engineers need to stay current with the technology, esp. communications, and need to be computer savvy, at least with scripting languages. Occasional layoffs seem to target older workers but what else is new? – less

Harris Corporation is an excellent choice for a technical or managerial career. I enjoyed my entire 25 years with Harris and was always challenged as well as given numerous career opportunities. Harris Management is smart and knowlegeable as well as willing to let you spread your wings to take on new challenges. Very employee oriented at all levels. – more...  Always a technology leader. – less