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    General Atomics Overview

    www.ga.com
    San Diego, CA
    10000+ employees
    1955
    Company - Private
    Aerospace & Defense
    Unknown / Non-Applicable
    The General Atomics group of companies is a world renowned leader in developing high-technology systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to electromagnetic systems; remotely piloted aircraft; airborne sensors; advanced electronic, wireless, and laser technologies; and ... Read more

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    Best Places to Interview: 2017 (#85)

    Company Updates

    • The journey from military to civilian life can be a challenging one, but for veterans like Zabrina, the path from the Nuclear Navy to the nuclear industry was clear at General Atomics. This Veterans’ Day, we’re grateful for all who served, and for those who continue their service through careers in our community: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQh01

      How the Navy Prepared Me to Become a Leader in the Nuclear Industry

      Anyone who has worked in the nuclear industry knows how prevalent and influential Navy veterans are in the community. The journey from the Nuclear Navy to the nuclear industry is one of the most common military-to-civilian talent pipelines. This seemingly natural transition into the civilian nuclear industry is in part because the technical training transfers directly over to a commercial nuclear plant.

    • On Aug. 7, the U.S. Air Force completed the first-ever automated landing of an MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). This was followed by the first auto-takeoff, on Aug. 9, using the new Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability that was developed by General Atomics-ASI to enhance mission capability: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQh0p

      USAF Completes First Auto-Land Using MQ-9 BLOCK 5

      Signals USAF's Move Towards Increased Flight Automation for RPA SAN DIEGO - 17 September 2018 - On August 7, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) completed the first-ever automated landing of an MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), followed by the first auto-takeoff on August 9.

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    General Atomics – Why Work For Us?

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    Why Choose General Atomics

    • You’ll follow in the footsteps of some the world’s leading scientists and engineers who founded the company in 1955 for the purpose of harnessing the power of nuclear technologies for the benefit of mankind.
    • You’ll join an organization that continually expands its expertise, making it one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development.
    • You’ll partner with scientists and engineers, leaders in their fields, who have a passion for excellence and a willingness to accept the challenges of finding better ways to do things and then to make it happen.
    • You’ll become part of a goal-oriented organization that fosters employee development and individual career success.
    • All of this creates an exhilarating and challenging work environment.

     

    Affiliated Companies

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) 
    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft and high resolution surveillance and radar imaging systems, including the Predator UAV series and the Lynx SAR/GMTI sensor system. The company provides comprehensive solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide and is committed to providing immediately deployable, transformational technology for military operation and weapons systems, as well as civil missions.

    General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI)
    General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC, an affiliated company of General Atomics, is comprised of two divisions providing best value defense services for U.S. and International customers. The Aero Services Division specializes as a full service solution to meet the persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) challenges facing domestic and allied nation security missions. The Engineering Services Division is a leading edge expert in reliability, maintainability and sustainability improvement for U.S. aging aircraft systems.

    ConverDyn 
    ConverDyn serves the global nuclear industry, offering the highest quality UF6 at competitive prices. They coordinate and manage all aspects of the conversion process for their customers, including uranium deliveries, uranium sampling, materials storage, and product delivery.

    Cotter 
    Cotter Corporation is a General Atomics (GA) affiliate headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Originally incorporated in 1956 in New Mexico as a uranium production company, Cotter was purchased by and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Commonwealth Edison in 1975. GA acquired Cotter in early 2000. Through its various mining and milling operations, Cotter has produced uranium, vanadium, molybdenum, silver, lead, zinc, copper, selenium, nickel, cobalt, tungsten and limestone.

    Heathgate Resources Pty, Ltd.
    Heathgate Resources, formed in 1990, is the owner and operator of the Beverley Uranium Mine in northern South Australia. Beverley is Australia's third uranium mine and Australia's only operating In Situ Leach mine. Beverley is the most advanced In Situ Leach mine in the world and plays a significant role in South Australia's resource development industry.

    Nuclear Fuels Corporation 
    Nuclear Fuels Corporation (NFC) was formed in 1991 by General Atomics (GA) to market uranium produced from GA mining assets as well as to develop additional uranium projects. NFC is a long-term contract supplier to both U.S. and foreign utilities and actively participates in uranium trading.

    Rio Grande Resources Corporation
    Rio Grande Resources Corporation controls uranium operations and mineral resources acquired by GA from Chevron Resources in 1991. Included in this acquisition were mines in south Texas and New Mexico. In New Mexico, the Mt. Taylor project, a conventional underground mine that contains the largest uranium resource in the United States, is currently on standby.

    Spezialtechnik Dresden and Subsidiaries
    Spezialtechnik Dresden GmbH (STD) stands as holding at the head of the Spezialtechnik-Group Dresden and renders commercially characterized and marketing/sales oriented consulting and support services for the companies of the group.

    Spezialtechnik Dresden GmbH is engaged through its subsidiaries in the development of industrial estates, remediation of large-scale uranium and lignite coal mining areas, manufacturing high-mass prefabricated concrete components for the industry, traffic and communication sector, maintenance/service and modernization/conversion of special rail vehicles and the reprocessing of munitions.

    Headquartered in Dresden, Germany, STD subsidiaries operate plants in Brandenburg and Saxony. STD and its subsidiaries also support GA in the expansion of its activities throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and Benelux.

    General Atomics and affiliated companies are world renowned leaders in developing high-technology systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to electromagnetic systems; remotely operated surveillance aircraft; airborne sensors; advanced electronic, wireless, and laser technologies; and biofuels.

    We offer an excellent opportunity to realize your full potential and fulfill your career aspirations.

    Join the General Atomics team where you can make a difference!


    Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

    Innovation Begins with Brilliant Minds

    General Atomics and affiliated companies happened because a few smart people thought the status quo wasn’t good enough. We need exceptional minds that are inventive, resourceful, and thrive in a hands-on environment. Our internship program offers an exhilarating environment where you will be challenged to push the envelope with innovative high-tech solutions to further your classroom learning and professional experience.

    Program Overview

    The General Atomics and affiliated companies Internship program provides paid internship opportunities for summer and year-round positions for eligible students. Participants gain exciting hands-on research experience, while working alongside the company’s finest professionals who will serve as mentors. General Atomics and affiliated companies invites undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in technology, engineering, and science, as well as other majors that lend support in special projects, to apply. Working at General Atomics and affiliated companies means embracing stimulating and challenging work, having the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, and being part of a growing team. In addition, most internships will provide the opportunity to attend technical lectures and guided tours, network with peers and company employees, complete a technical report, and participate in a final presentation that summarizes the results of their research.

    Program Benefits

    • Real-world experience and career mentorship

    • Competitive salary

    • Flexible work hours

    • Housing assistance for non-local candidates

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Academic major and coursework concentration

    • Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university

    • Classification as an undergraduate or graduate student (Master’s or Doctoral level) by the start of the program

    • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA


    General Atomics is among the leading technology employers in the San Diego area. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

    HEALTH

    • Medical insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance

    TAX REDUCTION PLANS

    • Pre-tax premium options
    • Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and dependent care

    INCOME PROTECTION

    • Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
    • Business travel accident insurance
    • Long term disability insurance

    RETIREMENT PLANS

    • 401(k) retirement savings plan
    • Pension plan (defined benefit)

    CAREER DEVELOPMENT

    • Tuition reimbursement

    PERSONAL WELLNESS

    • Paid time off
    • Paid holidays
    • Legal services insurance plan
    • Recreation facilities
    • Employee Recreation Association (ERA)
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Eligibility varies with employee status and longevity. Most benefits are available to regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week and are generally available within one month of an employee's hire date. Benefit programs described on this site are explicitly defined in legal documents. The formal language of the plan documents, and not the informal wording of this summary, would govern in the event of a conflict. General Atomics reserves the right to change, amend or terminate any of the benefit plans at any time and for any reason.

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      I have been working at General Atomics full-time (More than 10 years)

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      Great environment, from managers to supervisors to leads.

      Cons

      There are none so far

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    General Atomics Photos

    General Atomics photo of: SENER presents GA-ASI's Predator B at UNVEX
    General Atomics photo of: Predator® C Avenger® takes its first flight
    General Atomics photo of: Certifiable Predator B Completes Fuselage Integrity Testing
    General Atomics photo of: GA-EMS designed and manufactured both the Blitzer 3 MJ and a 32 MJ railgun system
    General Atomics photo of: For decades, GA has been a world leader in fusion research and development
    General Atomics photo of: GA develops electromagnetic aircraft launch and recovery systems for the U.S. Navy
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    General Atomics Interviews

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      Anonymous Employee in Poway, CA
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      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at General Atomics (Poway, CA) in October 2016.

      Interview

      There was an initial screening phone call from HR. They asked general questions about my resume and mentioned I may get a phone call from a hiring manager if they were interested in speaking with me. I then received a call from HR to schedule a panel interview. Prior to the panel interview, I had to provide names and contacts for 5 references. Each of them had to fill out an extensive questionnaire on my personality, experience and strengths/weaknesses. At the panel interview, all of the panel members were extremely nice. The questions were focused on work experience and how it would tie in to a potential role they were looking to staff. I was very impressed with the organization.

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    General Atomics Awards & Accolades

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    • Best Diversity Company, Diversity/Careers, 2014

    Pledges & Certifications

    Veteran Hiring Commitment

    Committed to helping America's military veterans find work

    Diversity Commitment

    Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce

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