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      3.8

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (1,977 total reviews)
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      Neal Blue

      77% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

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      General Atomics has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,977 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
      5.0
      Oct 18, 2025

      Great place to be

      Procurement
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A collaborative workplace that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Leadership is receptive to process improvement suggestions and actively encourages team members to share their ideas. For employees interested in advancing into management roles, the company offers programs focused on developing leadership skills.

      Cons

      Recruiting individuals with expertise in FAR and DFAR is inherently difficult in this industry, often leading to understaffing and added pressure on existing employees.

      3.0
      Mar 15, 2024

      Lots of process and red tape

      Operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Many opportunities to establish yourself or diversify your experience. Half the staff are incredibly intelligent and capable. Nice amenities and buildings- Cafeteria, car chargers, gym etc.

      Cons

      Awards and government funding is fickle. the entire culture hangs on how much Funding is guaranteed; accounting and charging expectations are all over the place. Overlapping management is a quagmire of expectations, one manager wants you to go faster, another manager wants you to slow down, and at least one more is there to scrutinize, A master class in office politics. Meeting heavy culture, alot of time in meetings means more action items and less time to do them. Over-arching process' do not fit all projects; weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting as well as annual reviews and employee development take up valuable work time. A culture of you can't keep everyone happy means you need a supportive direct manager; if your manager isnt good you are going to have a rough go.

      1.0
      Feb 3, 2024

      Garbage Company

      Project manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employees suffer together (Misery is easier together)

      Cons

      Poor leadership. Poor management. Each department has an Us versus Them mentality. For a small defense company, managements egos are much bigger.

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