Relationships are key. Get in the right group for you. - Engineer II General Atomics Employee Review

4.0
May 3, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exciting projects that the customers love. A lot of knowledgeable engineers. More of the company's resources are directed towards IRAD programs than other big UAV/Defense companies.

Cons

Getting in the right group and project is crucial. Some people get pigeon-holed into a specialty. Sometimes this can be beneficial, but it can also limit your career growth.

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5.0
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Pros

Very good work life balance

Cons

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4.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good working environment Exciting projects Great coworkers (for the most part, like any place)

Cons

Like any maturing company, it has become more and more top-heavy, placing more and more emphasis on project management and milestones, sometimes over bread-and-butter engineering. I could have half the PMs I have now and do a better job

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