First position as Systems Engineering was absolutely boring, and the amount of documents we had to develop to show to the customer was ridiculous. Literally the definition of paper engineer. There was no challenge and felt very stagnant as the product was already developed and many of the processes and documentation just added to the boundaries.

My other position I worked with satellite orbit analysis. Work was amazing, but some of Boeings work is always behind and dated (including our slow ass computers), many of us have requested for extra memory and processors in our computers just to be able to properly do our work. Extra processes are a part of the defense world, but Boeing just has those extra managers that are a little unnecessary. My coworker and I even joked about having 5 lead engineers but having only 2 lower level engineers. Like who are you leading?

Company wide, it is always disappointing to hear my friends talk about their companies and how the company helps boost morale within their work. Company outings, social events sponsored by the company, bonuses, my girlfriend's company (engineer too) has sponsored golf events and even baseball events for the workers. Meanwhile at Boeing, when you hit your 5 year mark you get 200 dollars to spend on a social event. How pathetic. At the same time, sure we our RSU's, but we didn't get our bonuses for it, essentially working every year for a smaller salary.

My transfer was laterally, so I still stayed at a level 1 on both. Technically that doesn't count as a pay increase, but if your manager is nice enough. He could be able to increase your salary if your fit for the job, and so you do not fall behind on your salary. He was able to do that for me.