Just OK - Mechanical Engineer General Atomics Employee Review

3.0
Apr 12, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Reasonable work hours with average pay. Most people are generally pleasant to work with and professional. Very innovative company in the early days with a lot of great projects.

Cons

Company has allowed itself to become consumed by bureaucracy and lack of innovation in recent years. It's trying to squeeze out every last drop of profit from it's current product line with no eye to the future of the next generation UAV's, other than paper studies. Lots of recent turnover of top talent because of stale business model.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Very good work life balance

Cons

9 hour shifts 4 days a week

4.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Managers are very supportive and foster growth while challenging you. Semi flexible schedule - can come in early or stay late to meet required hours. Decent pay, tuition reimbursement, 401k matching, Mentorship opportunities

Cons

Leadership tends to get ahead of themselves with potential large contracts. Begin to invest a lot of time and money prior to contracts being awarded. Could be more clear on company goals and mission. Limited salary increase when changing roles.

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