General Dynamics Employee Reviews for Associate Engineer

"I've worked for GDIT and GDC4S for a combined total of almost six years. The large organization allows for competitive employee benefits and discounts. They have been flexible with my military reserve training requirements and treated me fairly as an employee."

What do you like about working at General Dynamics?

"The short version is, they paid well, far better than my previous job."

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

"Always ask if the contract is up for review or bid. If it is, make sure it is not part of a soon to be retired software that you are being hired to support."

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

"Never physically met my boss in Virginia, it would have been nice."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make sure the HR people are aware of the status of any contract they are hiring for. Don't hire for contracts that haven't been renewed."

"It's one of the best places to work."

"This was my final co-op and it gave me experience government requirements and machining processes."

What do you like about working at General Dynamics?

"The experienced engineers were great to work with and they never let me feel out of place while they all had children that were my age or older. The product was extremely important and advanced."

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

"Be open and fast on your toes when answering questions during the interview."

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

"The fact that the client base was predominantly the government can turn into a feast or famine situation regarding contracts and future work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Having a larger demographic of employees."

What do you like about working at General Dynamics?

"The people I worked with were professionals."

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

"It's a good company, set your education goals and pursue them. The company has a good education assistance program."

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

"No career advancement."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"When employees are trying to advance in their career, be more supportive. Allow employees to move up, and into other parts of the company."