Working at General Atomics in San Diego, CA: 36 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Diego, CA Area

"I should have known that the atmosphere was toxic after 2 hours of being grilled in the interview, in what I call a Gorilla White board interview. I made it through the interview and was hired about 6 months ago. I was put into a software group that was seriously in trouble. The management of the group are a bunch of sycophants with only their personal interests at heart. I gave my notice and will be leaving after only 6 months. I do not recommend anyone working for this crap company, as you will be treated like chattel and be worked into the ground. Also the good old boy network is alive and well and if your not a member you will not have a chance. Most of them are former Northrop Grumman employees that retired and brought their ilk with them."

"Medium sized company experienced with DoD and commercial contracts. Matrix hierarchy with established business instructions and AS9100 and ISO4100 certified Does not allow employees to work remotely 401K and Pension plans"

"GA is one of the few companies that still does real R&D projects and values ingenuity from their engineers. It was a fun place to work"

"Recent graduate student of UNLV completed a dual Master's degree in business (MBA) and management information systems (MIS). Undergrad from University of Washington with study abroad at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Honorably discharged Navy veteran; working on jet engines while sailing the world. Traveling the world to 12 countries spanning across 4 continents. High understanding of finance, tech, and markets. Recently certified Sommelier (Level I) by the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. Currently working at General Atomics department of Strategic Development."

"General Atomics is an industry innovator and leadership in technology and aerospace industry. They gave me many opportunities which I took full advantage of to assist them in attaining their goals. I had a fantastic relationship with the company and my co-workers helping them to meet their professional endeavors. Now I seek to accomplish the same successes with your organization."

"Great company with fair pay and advancement opportunity."

"Short and sweet, look at the numbers"

"Great company to work for"

"I really enjoy working for my current company but I am looking to expand my career into new environments."

"A very fun and great place to work. Very challenging work."

"Overall is very good."

"Be very careful what you say, do, and think while at work. This company sniffs on its employees and surely encourages a climate of snitching and telling among employees. Very unforgiving attitude towards people with critical, or independent thinking. Look at the current news about its employees being fed up with unnecessary killing under false pretenses."

"I've worked for General Atomics for 8 years, and have progressed from a deployed mission commander to a program manager. The company has taken care of me with quick promotions and corresponding pay raises. I've had a lot of opportunity to expand my knowledge and experience various facets of managing a program for a large defense contractor. Overall, great experience and great people."

"Micromanagement at its best. Young inexperienced managers. Extremely political. No reason to change since the money is just rolling in the doors."

"Used to be great, but has been on a slow decline for about 5 years."

What do you like about working at General Atomics?

"The people. There is still some ability to get things done quickly."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't worry if you're not technically competent. Easy to get in, hard to get fired."

What don't you like about working at General Atomics?

"This company is a case study in the Peter Principle. They have also been making many hiring mistakes."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Replace all the top level management. The people who have worked thus far do not have the skills to go the rest of the way."