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

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,122 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at General Dynamics Mission Systems to a friend and 64% 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 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at General Dynamics Mission Systems?

64% 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, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

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

Software Engineer (131) , Systems Engineer (98) , Senior Software Engineer (79) , Senior Systems Engineer (56) , Engineer (51) , Program Manager (29) , Intern (25) , Project Manager (23) , Software Engineer(Internship) (21) , Director (17) , Software Engineer II (15) , Manager (14) , Manufacturing Engineer (13) , Principal Systems Engineer (13) , Financial Analyst (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 231 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 123 reviews)); "Great work life balance 9/80 schedule" ((in 92 reviews)); "Good salary and some of the work cab be stimulating." ((in 48 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 158 reviews)); "Too many managers that seem to react instead of having a good road map or understanding of what it takes to succeed." ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper management doesn't know what they don't know about the SATCOM industry" ((in 45 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 39 reviews)); "Lack of support from leadership regarding user experience as of late." ((in 34 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 are the top reviewed General Dynamics Mission Systems locations?

Scottsdale , Pittsfield , Fairfax , Taunton , Bloomington , Needham , Dedham , Greensboro , Phoenix , San Jose , Marion , Santa Clara , Pittsburgh , Washington , Annapolis Junction , Mobile , Kilgore , Orlando , McLeansville , Chantilly , Boston , Arlington , Richardson , San Antonio , Cullman , Manassas , Thousand Oaks , San Diego , Florham Park , Gilbert

General Dynamics Mission Systems reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,872 total reviews)

Chris Brady

69% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Apr 30, 2014

Senior Management Doesn't Have a Clue

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great People, Great Mission, Good Benefits

Cons

Senior and Middle Management are very disconnected from the employees. There is no long term strategy for sustained growth. Unfortunately the once great company is in a downward spiral. Employees and management who speak the truth are let go. It is a toxic work environment run by fear. The management feels that if you don't like it leave. Talent is running for the hills to Google, Amazon, Intel and others who treat their employees like they deserve to be treated. The leaders think that having company BBQ's and Open Houses will substitute for really listening to employees and investing in their future. There is no leadership development, engineering rotation programs or mentoring going on. Cutting costs and numbers is what the focus is really on. Survival mode is all that matters. The President of the company plays favorites with his lifelong buddies. It is a good old boy network. Women are not promoted or respected. The ones that do work their way near the top are caught up in reduction in force. If you are a vocal woman forget it - you will not have a career there.

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

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Thank you for your honest feedback. As you know, our internal site, ConnectingPoint, invites ideas for continuous improvement from its employees. We have a webpage dedicated to moving a variety of ideas through HR and management, from suggestions that affect individual staff to ones that affect the whole enterprise. Additionally, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workforce by providing fair opportunities for everyone. That is why our products continue to lead the world and why many choose to build their careers with us. We take your thoughts seriously and are working to improve communications with our employees so that these points are clear to all who work with GDC4S.

3.0

Apr 25, 2014

Multiple Experiences in Defense Industry

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience and coworkers are very bright.

Cons

Slow career growth and not much for innovation

2.0

Apr 23, 2014

Good While it Lasted

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, interesting and rewarding work supporting our troops, flexible hours, friendly environment among the rank and file.

Cons

Generally poor management, from the project level up to the department and executive levels. Quiet folks are often out of luck, even if they excel at their jobs. Folks that buddy up to senior management seem to prosper, whether they contribute much to successful outcomes or not.

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