Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at General Atomics with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at General Atomics overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at General Atomics as a Mechanical Engineer according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 23%
Group panel interview: 20%
Skills test: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
Background check: 14%
Drug test: 6%
Other: 3%
Presentation: 3%
Personality test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at General Atomics (Adelanto, CA) in Nov 2017
Interview
Applied online for an entry level position and was contacted by HR in consideration for different engineering position. I had a phone interview with recruiter and a week after onsite interview with 2 hiring managers. I was also contacted by relocation department before my onsite Interview which I though was a good sign as I was assessed on relocation before any job offer. After the interview I felt I had a good chance at the job opportunity. I sent a thank you letter right after and follow up with recruiter 2 weeks later with a voice mail and did not get a reply.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at General Atomics (Poway, CA) in Feb 2023
Interview
The process of the interview was really smooth, the interviwers are very nice. The first step is a Phone Call Interview reviewing your interpersonal skills and resume. Secondly, Video Interview focusing on Theoretical concepts. Lastly, an in person interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you collaborate your simulation results with hand calculations or what do you do to confirm the values are correct?
I applied online. I interviewed at General Atomics (San Diego, CA) in Feb 2021
Interview
Applied online through the GA website, had an initial phone screen with a recruiter, got contacted again for a phone interview with 3 engineers, mix of technical and behavioral questions, interviewers were helpful in answering questions about the company
Phone interview with initial screening questions. That was followed by an on-site interview with the hiring manager and team members. Interview was pleasant and discussed the position as well as questions on my resume and technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why I wanted the job
Questions regarding points on my resume
Technical questions related to the position