Bad management / dont value employees - Staff Engineer General Atomics Employee Review

1.0
Aug 19, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance. THe 9/80 schedule is nice for people with families. Opportunities to work with some really smart people.

Cons

Bad management. They say they want feedback but then punish you for your opinions. They are cheap, they routinely pay 30% below the market value.

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5.0
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Pros

Very good work life balance

Cons

9 hour shifts 4 days a week

2.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of structure, tools and resources to do the job.

Cons

Culture was like a Principal's office. Focus on little rules that overshadow overall work output.

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