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General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,872 total reviews)
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Chris Brady

69% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,872 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The General Dynamics Mission Systems 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
3.0
Oct 14, 2014

Was great but deteriorating quickly

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Pros

The opportunity to work on multiple projects at many different levels - entry level to experienced -- and different functions from system design to implementation and test. Implementation of the 9/80 work schedule provided time to participate in external obligations/appointments during the work week without using paid time off. Compensation was above average for the location and on par for the industry. Good place to work if you are inexperienced.

Cons

Company started out good but now is in a race to the bottom with respect to lowering the rate and benefits. The pursuit of lower price contracts have resulted in "wins" in which experienced employees were not able to work on the contracts due to cost. This has resulted in lower quality work and increasing customer dissatisfaction. Benefits were reasonable in the past but have grown progressively worse in recent years. The benefit package favors shorter term employees and provides practically no additional benefits past 5 years of employment. Lack of internal upward mobility and external local employment opportunities will most likely require relocation after approximately 3-5 years of employment.

5.0
Oct 7, 2014

Great Company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company has excellent benefits.

Cons

Travel is expected for long periods.

3.0
Aug 26, 2014

Just Okay

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Pros

-It is important work, and it is nice to know you are making a difference for the military. -The schedule is very flexible and every other Friday is off. -You have the ability to work from home when necessary. -The benefits are decent for people who already spend a lot on health. -The compensation is good (at first). -There are lots of charity events and opportunities for networking and volunteer work. -Managers have two performance reviews/discussions a year instead of just one to get some feedback.

Cons

-The benefits seem to get worse each year. -You had better be happy with your original salary, because raises are a joke unless you are promoted. -There was a huge amount of turnover in my department which completely changed the work environment. -Management doesn't seem to care about the lower level employees; it's all about maximizing profits. -Contractors seem to take the place of full time employees, putting much more strain on the employees who stick around.

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