The best defense company/manufacturer to work for in San Diego, (if in person) - Project Manager General Atomics Employee Review

5.0
Sep 20, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work/life balance, staffed well, friendly co-workers, 401k with match up to 8% (4% added over that by employer), and a pension on top of it. Benefits like free company gyms all over San Diego, good cafeterias, and even a GA pool near Torrey Pines.

Cons

Because of the work/life benefits, pension, etc people rarely leave. That results in few places to advance in some departments like project management and engineering, due to the number of employees competing.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work life balance and company culture

Cons

Sometimes long delays and slow periods based on government contracting

2.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

9/80 work schedule. Benefits are decent. One of the few comapnies that offer a pension in addition to 401k.

Cons

Too many management layers. Promotions seem to be based on who you know, and if you fit into the right "clique". Some promotions are being given to managers with no experience in the function. Executuve leadership appears out of touch with their employees. Example - Chaotic games have been played the last 3 years with remote and hybrid work policies.

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