General Atomics reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(567 total reviews)
avatar

Neal Blue

78% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Reviews by job title

567 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

Return to all reviews
3.0
Feb 18, 2025

Upper Management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The workspaces are climate-controlled, providing a comfortable environment. The company offers a 401(k) plan with employer contributions and a pension, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees enjoy a 9/80 schedule, giving them every other Friday off. Additional benefits include: Tuition and Pilots License Reimbursement – Support for continued education and professional development. On-Site Amenities – Access to cafeterias, break rooms, and wellness programs. Job Stability – A well-established company with long-term contracts and growth opportunities.

Cons

**Limited Career Advancement** Internal promotions are rare, and there’s little transparency in the selection process. Many employees feel stuck in their roles with no clear path forward. **Minimal Pay Growth** Raises beyond the standard 2% annual increase are almost nonexistent, making it difficult to keep up with cost-of-living increases. **Resistance to Flexible Scheduling** Senior management refuses to consider alternative work schedules like 4/10s, despite the potential benefits for productivity and work-life balance. **Poor Communication** Decisions are often made behind closed doors, with little to no input from employees. Leadership provides vague or unclear direction, leading to confusion and inefficiency. **High Turnover** Due to limited career growth and low pay, many talented employees leave for better opportunities elsewhere, resulting in frequent knowledge loss and instability. **Lack of Recognition** Hard work often goes unnoticed, with minimal appreciation or incentives to motivate employees. **Bureaucratic Red Tape** Processes are slow, overly complicated, and bogged down by excessive approvals, making even simple tasks take longer than necessary. **Low Morale** A combination of poor management, lack of growth opportunities, and low pay contributes to low employee engagement and dissatisfaction. **Outdated Technology/Processes** Resistance to modernizing tools and workflows makes work inefficient and frustrating. **Favoritism** Promotions and special projects often seem to go to a select few rather than being based on merit. Health insurance is rather high in comparison to competitor companies.

5.0
Feb 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance (9/80 hybrid schedule) Good compensation Opportunities to learn and advance

Cons

Can be high op tempo and high stress

4.0
Feb 7, 2025

Solid Start

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to grow, paid professional growth

Cons

competitors have better base salary

Viewing 37 - 39 of 567 Reviews

Glassdoor has 2,282 General Atomics reviews submitted anonymously by General Atomics employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if General Atomics is right for you.