Does General Atomics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, General Atomics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at General Atomics. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at General Atomics?

72% 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 3.6 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 175 reviews)); "Pension and 401K" ((in 95 reviews)); "Good work life balance and enjoy it" ((in 85 reviews)); "Great company and culture." ((in 38 reviews)); "Coworkers can be great" ((in 35 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and unreceptive." ((in 134 reviews)); "Too many Managers not enough workers" ((in 47 reviews)); "Poor leadership and overall vision" ((in 45 reviews)); "High expectations for low salary" ((in 37 reviews)); "Upper management is old school and antiquated." ((in 34 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

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,971 total reviews)

Neal Blue

78% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

General Atomics has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,971 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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2K reviews

2.0

Feb 18, 2011

General Atomics Aeronautical is a sweat shop

Supply chain

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is growing so there is job security.

Cons

Where to begin. The place is run like a broken military unit. They do not understand or respect the outside lives of their employees, get the job done at all costs. Many people here work in excess of 60 hours a week and some more than that. Very poor communication between departments and leadership. Within this organization you feel as though you are a robot.

2.0

Jan 13, 2011

A great place to be, but not to start

Software developer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation for region Hi(gher) profile projects Generally motivated and dedicated employees Location is great-- San Diego Hours and times flexible and convenient (9/80 schedule)

Cons

Difficult to keep skill set up to date Extremely boring Most, but not all, software developers are average or below average at their craft

2.0

Dec 8, 2010

Management treats employees like dogs.

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits, great location. I really can't say much more. See the 'Cons' Section for information about why it's not a great place to work.

Cons

For some reason, the managerial culture is very intent on making people feel like idiots. There is no training, guidance, development, or mentorship. Everyone is basically treated like an idiot with few acceptions.

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