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 157 reviews)); "Pension and 401K" ((in 96 reviews)); "Good work life balance and enjoy it" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great company and culture." ((in 36 reviews)); "Coworkers can be great" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and unreceptive." ((in 131 reviews)); "Poor leadership and overall vision" ((in 44 reviews)); "Too many Managers not enough workers" ((in 42 reviews)); "Salaries are low." ((in 38 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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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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jun 12, 2008

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Review

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great technology, Job security, incredibly intelligent workforce, an entrepeneurial environment, plenty of autonomy.

Cons

Lack of communication from senior management on company direction. Silo environments surrounding different groups. It is difficult to find information from different groups/locations.

3.0

Jun 11, 2008

dissatisfied not yet dejected

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

slow pace of work; location location location!!!

Cons

very few career advancement opportunities at least in my division

4.0

Jun 11, 2008

A great and stable place to work!

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job security is stable and secure. The work is very interesting. It's great to know that my work is making a difference in the war. The company pays market salaries, and a pension that is money set aside for you, not future debt obligations. The company is growing, allowing a decent potential for upward mobility. There is 401k matching and a killer health insurance plan. I can't complain about these benefits.

Cons

No stock since it is a private company. A bit crowded as the company grows. IT policies are a bit too strict. The environment is stiff compared to many other commercial companies.

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