Is General Dynamics Mission Systems a good company to work for?

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,115 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at General Dynamics Mission Systems to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about General Dynamics Mission Systems have been left by employees working as Manufacturing Engineer , Software Engineer(Internship) and Intern .

Does General Dynamics Mission Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, General Dynamics Mission Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at General Dynamics Mission Systems. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at General Dynamics Mission Systems?

67% of General Dynamics Mission Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated General Dynamics Mission Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at General Dynamics Mission Systems?

Software Engineer (130) , Systems Engineer (98) , Senior Software Engineer (79) , Senior Systems Engineer (56) , Engineer (50) , Program Manager (29) , Intern (25) , Project Manager (23) , Software Engineer(Internship) (21) , Director (18) , Software Engineer II (15) , Manager (14) , Manufacturing Engineer (13) , Principal Systems Engineer (13) , Software Engineer Intern (12)

What are the pros of working at General Dynamics Mission Systems according to real employee reviews?

"The people there were great and there was always a good work enviroment" ((in 234 reviews)); "2) the vacation and benefits were good but they've been cut within the past year" ((in 208 reviews)); "Entry pay is good" ((in 114 reviews)); "Work/life balance is great!" ((in 94 reviews)); "Good salary and some of the work cab be stimulating." ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at General Dynamics Mission Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management which is completely out of touch with its staff and the best practices of the industry." ((in 154 reviews)); "Too many managers that seem to react instead of having a good road map or understanding of what it takes to succeed." ((in 50 reviews)); "Upper management doesn't know what they don't know about the SATCOM industry" ((in 43 reviews)); "There are going to be lots of layoffs in Santa Clara due to this as the work is moved to other locations in the new restructure." ((in 40 reviews)); "2) Poor Leadership and Management" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about General Dynamics Mission Systems layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about General Dynamics Mission Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at General Dynamics Mission Systems in 2026.

What General Dynamics Mission Systems locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Florham Park , Baltimore , Arlington , Cullman , Manassas , Chantilly , Pittsburgh , Huntsville , San Jose , Washington

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3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,866 total reviews)

Chris Brady

70% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,866 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

4.0

Oct 28, 2025

Strong Mission-Driven Culture and Benefits, But Process Improvements Needed

Senior program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a Fortune 500 company for good reason. The organization prioritizes quality products that meet evolving customer needs, with a strong focus on customer intimacy and relationship building. The company offers excellent employee development programs and comprehensive benefits including wellness, dental, vision, and robust retirement options. The defense sector focus creates a powerful sense of mission that makes it easy to stay motivated and engaged. GDMS is an outstanding employer for veterans and military spouses, actively working to retain employees who relocate due to PCS moves. Managers have flexibility in recognizing high performance through various reward mechanisms, allowing them to tailor recognition to what motivates each individual employee.

Cons

Key operational processes lack maturity in critical areas including supply chain management, configuration management, and financial reporting. The company demonstrates an over-reliance on internally developed solutions that are often difficult to use and understand, rather than investing in proven commercial tools that would be more comprehensive and effective. Facilities at smaller sites can be inadequate, creating an unpredictable work environment.

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

7mo

Thank you for the great review, we're so glad you're enjoying your time here! We’re always looking for ways to improve our career environment. The fact is, we’re reviewing every aspect of our company including our tools and technology. Your ideas are more than welcome. If you have additional feedback, please reach out to us at GDMSCareers@gd-ms.com.

3.0

Oct 22, 2025

ok

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

people are nice but busy

Cons

Need more leaders who have seen it all

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

7mo

Quality and culture are paramount at General Dynamics Mission Systems. While we have processes in place, we know that there is always room for improvement. If you have more information to share, let us know by emailing us at GDMSCareers@gd-ms.com so that we can review further. Thank you.

5.0

Oct 19, 2025

Great place to work!

Industrial security specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A supportive environment characterized by both dedicated staff and upper management fosters an exceptional learning and professional development experience.

Cons

Securing a salary increase can be a challenging process, often involving intricate work politics.

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

7mo

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled that you experience the good humans we all work with at General Dynamics Mission Systems! We strive to surround our employees with teammates and leaders who are respectful, compassionate, and humble above all else!

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