Good engineers - Satellite Systems Engineer General Atomics Employee Review

4.0
Sep 7, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The people are the plus, including technical leadership. They have been hiring really well since some initial difficulty in entering the space sector (5-7 years ago or so). Most new hires over the last two years seem to be talented and competent. I like the engineering leadership and the overall division leadership, I believe they are making positive changes to build the business and increase momentum, whilst pushing some defined vision.

Cons

There is seemingly a disconnect between proposal/program management and the engineers. The greater company seems to be cheap/stingy, despite the good salary.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Very good work life balance

Cons

9 hour shifts 4 days a week

4.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good working environment Exciting projects Great coworkers (for the most part, like any place)

Cons

Like any maturing company, it has become more and more top-heavy, placing more and more emphasis on project management and milestones, sometimes over bread-and-butter engineering. I could have half the PMs I have now and do a better job

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