General Atomics reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(568 total reviews)
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Neal Blue

79% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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3.0
Nov 1, 2013

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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Pros

Starting salary/wage. Main campus with fitness center, gym, cafeteria etc. Safety policies are well though out and practiced, not just the usual CYA. Procuring the proper tools and equipment is never an issue. Technology is on the forefront. Talented employees. Great company for your resume. 9/80 work schedule for most employees.

Cons

Nepotism, leading to unqualified supervisors and managers is frustrating. Some groups have cliques where it's more important to be in them versus your job performance. If you aren't 'in' with one of the cliques you should start looking for another job. Inconsistent work environment depending on which division/location you happen to work for. At the VP level some are abusive and unprofessional, openly chastising managers in front of employees with loud, foul language. The above average salary when you get hired will slowly return to average with minimal or no raises over a few years. Low-level employees are disregarded and highly-educated employees get much respect. Managers have too much discretion for increases, resulting in big raises for themselves, small raises for their "friends" and little to none for everyone else.

3.0
Oct 3, 2013

Fair

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Pros

Decent retirement contributions, starting salaries are fair. Increases may be slim. Buildings are typically clean.

Cons

Senior management is very arrogant and doesn't listen to their employees. The company is stuck in the past. Some employees get frustrated quit and leave. Some quit and stay.

4.0
Oct 2, 2013
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Pros

Good people, great perks, fantastic facility, great history of success, lap pool, gym, tennis, basketball volleyball courts, nice moderately priced cafeteria.

Cons

The pay, the Review system, the % of annual raise.

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