Does General Atomics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, General Atomics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at General Atomics. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at General Atomics?

71% of General Atomics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated General Atomics 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at General Atomics?

Engineer (74) , Project Manager (55) , Software Developer (43) , Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (35) , Intern (32) , Project Engineer (32) , Technician (24) , Avionics Technician (22) , Financial Analyst (21) , Program Manager (20) , Manufacturing Engineer (18) , Engineering Intern (16) , Composite Technician (15) , Internship (14)

What are the pros of working at General Atomics according to real employee reviews?

"The people at GA are great and the work is interesting/challenging most of the time." ((in 172 reviews)); "Pension and 401K" ((in 99 reviews)); "Good work life balance and enjoy it" ((in 83 reviews)); "Great company and culture." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great work environment and co" ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at General Atomics according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor and unreceptive." ((in 135 reviews)); "Too many Managers not enough workers" ((in 46 reviews)); "Senior leadership can be old school at times" ((in 45 reviews)); "Salaries are low." ((in 37 reviews)); "Upper management is old school and antiquated." ((in 35 reviews))

What are employees saying about General Atomics layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about General Atomics layoffs and their outlook for job security at General Atomics in 2026.

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General Atomics reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,974 total reviews)

Neal Blue

78% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

General Atomics has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,974 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The General Atomics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Mar 1, 2025

Endless opportunities

Development and test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GA-ASI has been on cutting edge of uncrewed aircraft for 30+ years and isn't slowing down. If you've got what it takes to excel in an every changing environment there is constant change and unlimited upward mobility.

Cons

Motivate yourself! GA-ASI doesn't reward those that expect handouts or say "I'd work harder if I got paid more"; if you want good/regular pay raises it's on the individual to excel and be awesome.

4.0

Feb 26, 2025

2 Years In

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive Management, Flexible Hours, Good Work/Life Balance, Challenging Work,

Cons

No onboarding training, little direction, poor pass-downs from program to program

4.0

Feb 26, 2025

Great company!

Department specialist iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GA offers numerous advantages, with exceptional medical benefits being a top priority. Their genuine commitment to employee well-being is evident, as they strive to ensure their team members feel valued, supported, and well cared for.

Cons

Hard to get a significant raise

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Jobs at General Atomics

Indian Springs, Butts, GA

$115K - $177K /yr

(Employer provided)

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Business Development Associate II