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General Atomics

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Avoid GA-ASI unless it is your only option. - Engineer General Atomics Employee Review

1.0
Oct 15, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Current work force retention rates reflect the state of the economy. Products and support functions are relatively simple, by military equipment standards, and leave the company exposed to competition posed by industrious former employees. A market turn around and increased access to capital will provide opportunity to chip away at ASI's cushy profit margins.

Cons

Not a company that values the employee. I had never worked in an environment where leaders are completely absent until I arrived at ASI. Don't misunderstand, there are plenty of managers willing to issue directives but they are never willing to take a stand on behalf of the people working to comply. Vison, unity and teamwork are foreign concepts. There are certainly bigger bullies to be found at other defense companies, but within those organizations I have found they are typically kept in check by skilled leaders.

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5.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Knowledgeable engineers and technicians, great learning opportunities, good training

Cons

Not so much of a CON, but you get thrown into the fire as soon as you're hired. Very fast paced.

2.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

9/80 work schedule. Benefits are decent. One of the few comapnies that offer a pension in addition to 401k.

Cons

Too many management layers. Promotions seem to be based on who you know, and if you fit into the right "clique". Some promotions are being given to managers with no experience in the function. Executuve leadership appears out of touch with their employees. Example - Chaotic games have been played the last 3 years with remote and hybrid work policies.

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