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      Vantor

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      Vantor Reviews

      3.0

      36% would recommend to a friend

      (281 total reviews)
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      Dan Smoot

      45% approve of CEO

      38% positive business outlook

      Vantor has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 281 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Vantor employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      281 reviews
      1.0
      4 Mar 2024

      Gutted company, a sinking ship with no life rafts

      Sr staff software engineer
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      Pros

      Good coworkers and cool customers.

      Cons

      Would not recommend working at Maxar until Advent finishes gutting the company. Maxar recently revised the company values and removed "You matter", which tells employees how they view us. Leadership has laid off too many employees versus shifting them to teams that have active contracts which desperately need more people, yet another leadership failure. Furthermore, top talent is fleeing Maxar, as the company refusing to give competitive compensation packages. Existing employees are being over worked as a result of poor leadership with no clear vision and are not compensated, which is resulting in more talent fleeing. Leadership told us that they can't give raises because we are x million in the hole.... how much did we pay the last c-suite to resign....doesn't take a rocket scientist to track the money flow. Furthermore leadership basically told us they don't care that talent is fleeing, they will just hire fresh graduates. Over all, I'm very sad with how Advent has gutted Maxar. Maxar use to be a great place to work at with great leadership. Now its just a sinking ship

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      Vantor Response
      2y
      We appreciate your candid feedback and understand your concerns. We acknowledge the challenges that come with change and are actively working to address them. Employees remain our number one priority, and that fundamental belief is expressed in new ways in our updated values. We also rolled out a new vision for the business internally at the beginning of the year. We recognize that there are still specific opportunities for improvement, and we are actively working to address those to help create a more positive and stable work environment. If you have any further feedback or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us at feedback@maxar.com. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
      2.0
      26 Jul 2023

      Out of Touch, Selfish, and Petty Executive Leadership

      Software engineering manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Extremely interesting technology and problem space. The products the company produces really do some good for the world. The company attracts people who want to work there and care about the products and mission as much as they do the career opportunities.

      Cons

      The company is really in the weeds right now due to poor direction and decisions by executive leadership. Compensation for workers is stagnant and is really starting to lag behind businesses competing for talent. In addition, cost cutting at the company is rampant and is being executed in poorly thought out ways that eschew strategic planning, data driven analysis, or feedback on impact from lower levels of the company. There appears to be a culture of ego and elitism brewing at high levels of the company that is fueling a widening gap of lack of trust between those executing on the work and those at the top of the company making decisions. All signs of servant leadership and empathy have eroded from those in the upper few rungs of leadership. The executives appear more focused on waging political battles amongst themselves to ensure their place in the eyes of our new parent company then they do about ensuring their workers have the tools they need to be successful.

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      Vantor Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you find our technology and problem space interesting and believe in the positive impact of our products. We take your concerns about leadership, compensation, and culture seriously and are actively working on addressing these areas to create a better work environment for everyone. Your input is valuable, and we remain committed to making necessary improvements to ensure a fulfilling experience for our employees. Feel free to contact your HR business partner or email youmatter@maxar.com to discuss further.
      1.0
      21 May 2024

      Avoid Maxar - A Once Proud Company Brought Low by Poor Leadership

      Data scientist
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      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Staff are at-will employees and can quit at any time.

      Cons

      This place used to be great, but has collapsed since selling itself to private equity (Advent) last year, Top talent has left or is in the process of leaving. Compensation is not keeping pace with competitors, and the overall vibe (in Herndon, at least) is depressingly low. The new leadership is at the heart of the problem. Leadership has been dishonest in their communications concerning raises and promotions, and has been vague and dismissive when asked by employees for explanations. I'm not aware of anyone that trusts CEO Dan Smoot, and much of the internal restructuring under his watch has exacerbated this mistrust. Most distressing of all is that Maxar has lost it's focus on the most important aspect of our business: the success of our clients. The internal chaos consumes all the oxygen in the room, and while people focus on surviving or escaping the chaos, they are not focused on clients. And quite frankly, the quality of Maxar work over the last 6-12 months reflects this loss of focus. If you're seeking a workplace that values its employees and clients, practices honesty in their communications and fosters a positive culture, steer clear.

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      Vantor Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We acknowledge your concerns regarding recent changes at the company. Ensuring transparency and fostering a positive culture are priorities for Maxar Intelligence and we are addressing opportunities to ensure consistency in communications across the business. Regarding client focus and quality of work, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional results for our customers, and we encourage you to report any concerns to your leadership immediately. Your insights are invaluable as we continue this journey and we encourage you to reach out directly to your HRBP or email feedback@maxar.com to discuss any further concerns you may have. We remain dedicated to creating a workplace that values our employees and customers alike.
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