General Atomics reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,976 total reviews)
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76% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

General Atomics has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,976 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The General Atomics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Oct 20, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Pay, Benefits (Pension, 401k, cheaper insurance than Northrop) , Culture, Flexibility and Cool factor

Cons

Location is a bit inland

5.0
Oct 18, 2025

Great place to be

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A collaborative workplace that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Leadership is receptive to process improvement suggestions and actively encourages team members to share their ideas. For employees interested in advancing into management roles, the company offers programs focused on developing leadership skills.

Cons

Recruiting individuals with expertise in FAR and DFAR is inherently difficult in this industry, often leading to understaffing and added pressure on existing employees.

4.0
Oct 13, 2025

Solid Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Long term stability, not beholden to shareholders, pension plan

Cons

Some unknown direction, slow growth, pay raises are small

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